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Begonias: easy to grow and attractive

Begonias: easy to grow and attractive

This article was inspired by a selection of begonia bulbs observed Iat my favourite supply store 鈥 Early鈥檚 Farm and Garden in Saskatoon. After a month of extremely cold weather, it was a welcome sight to see some summer flowering bulbs.
Ministerial message: A season of reflection

Ministerial message: A season of reflection

鈥溾or forty days he was tempted by the devil.鈥 鈥擫uke 4:1-13 As we begin the season of Lent in preparation for Easter, the issue of temptation takes center stage.
Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Quit boxing with one hand tied behind your back!

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, feels church people hide behind religious words, liturgical seasons and traditions that are smoke and mirrors to others.
Why is the Chapel Gallery closed?

Why is the Chapel Gallery closed?

Dear Editor The letter below is one that I have sent to each member of the North Battleford City Council. I encourage all residents in the Battlefords and area to do the same: I am writing to you regarding the Chapel Gallery.
Checks and balances

Checks and balances

Dear Editor Demagogues, despots and the divine right types have been a puzzlement to me all my life. No doubt I overdosed as a child on the fable of the emperor with no clothes before I understood the concept of political allegory.
The space in between

The space in between

Sitting on a coffee table in our living are two thriving plants, one, a poinsettia, and the other, an assortment of spring flowers. So, big deal I say (and perhaps, you would too).
Ministerial message: The greatest love

Ministerial message: The greatest love

Love is large and incredibly patient. Love is gentle and consistently kind to all. It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else. Love does not brag about one鈥檚 achievements nor inflate its own importance.
Several factors make African violets 鈥榩erfect鈥 houseplants

Several factors make African violets 鈥榩erfect鈥 houseplants

Most gardeners are hopelessly addicted to seeing if 鈥渋t will grow.鈥 Even better if there is variety in what you are attempting to grow.
The lizard and I

The lizard and I

The shed was full. Happy cows lay deep in oat straw chewing their cuds as brother Bill quietly moved among them, checking for signs of calving.
People wither and die like grass

People wither and die like grass

My old neighbour Ed, who lives in Melville, Sask., is blunt about death. I shared with him that someone I treasured as my good friend died recently. I quoted Ed, the German Proverb, 鈥淭hat the death of a friend is equivalent to the loss of a limb.
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