By Madeline Southern – Cowichan Estuary Centre Everyone knows cucumbers are green vegetables that grow in the garden… But did you know that cucumbers are also…

Bill Jones is a chef, author and food consultant based on Deerholme Farm. In my 21 years in the Cowichan I’ve been observing the ebb and…

Domesticated dogs have been with us for a long time; and that’s all anybody can agree on. Studies of fossils and genetic information seems to create…

As with many sourdough lovers, Jaimie always fancied the idea of making her own bread.  After she and her husband finished building their sunny modern home,…

Within all the political polarization and difference of opinions on our planet right now, one thing is certain; our population is growing faster than we can…

Author Chris Turyk – I love wine, a lot. I’m a Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma graduate, and get in everyones way at Unsworth Vineyards. Dating back…

1.     Shawnigan Lake is the perfect venue to enjoy the fall colours with magnificent views of trees and mountains across the lake.  We suggest parking at the…