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SPRING CLEANING - Red Deer resident Sheila Beard and many others are busy at work prepping their lawns for summer by raking up grass and leaves. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
City sees success with composting at home programBY ERIN FAWCETTRed Deer Express
PREPARING - Greenhouse Manager and Grower Alfred Prins works to prepare the facility for the busy spring and summer seasons. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
Gardening tips and trends for this season
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Going vertical takes your garden to new heightsAdd some interest and privacy to your
garden this year with the addition of an-
nual climbers. With so much selection
available, there’s bound to be an option
that would work for your garden space and
growing conditions.
Sun loving Morning Glory with their
giant heart-shaped leaves and incredible
‘true blue’ blossoms will impress any pass-
erby. Extremely vigorous, these vines eas-
ily reach 10’ or more in a single growing
season, while providing a ‘wall’ of shade
and privacy.
Scarlet Runner beans are another fast
growing, sun loving option. For only the
cost of a pack of seeds these annual beau-
ties will quickly wind their way skyward
and produce blooms galore. As an added
bonus, hummingbirds can’t resist the lure
of the red blossoms that cover Scarlet Run-
ner beans, offering you the opportunity to
glimpse these ‘fl ying jewels’ in your own
garden.
Harvest the crop of beans they produce
and enjoy ‘homegrown’ produce or save
the seed for next year.
Looking for fragrance?
Nothing beats a chain-link fence covered
in old-fashioned sweet peas! Again, with
only the investment in a couple of packs of
seeds, you’ll be enjoying a beautiful boun-
ty of these sweet-smelling fl owers. Since
they respond extremely well to being cut
regularly, your home will benefi t from the
frequent bouquets you’ll be harvesting.
Are you a small space gardener limited
to a deck or balcony?
Annual vines are perfect for creating a
sense of enclosure. While not a bloomer,
ivy will cover unsightly objects with a cur-
tain of greenery. Just give them a lattice
trellis or even a brick wall to cling to and
they will disguise air conditioners, elec-
trical outlets and many other undesirable
objects. Another non-blooming, yet very
colourful option is the Potato Vine. The
dark purple and lime green varieties can
be coerced into growing upwards instead
of trailing. Their impressive leaf colour
makes them stand out without the aid of
blossoms.
For a pop of colour, the bright yellow
faces of the Black Eyed Susan vine is a
welcome addition that will thrive in a con-
tainer. A simple tripod of bamboo stakes
gathered at the top is all this lovely vine
needs to scramble up and will bloom con-
tinuously throughout the growing season.
Nasturtiums provide an edible fl ower that
will enhance your tossed salad, but their
real value lies in their quick growth and
prolifi c blooms of red, orange, cream and
yellow.
Easy to grow from seed, Nasturtium has
been beautifying yards for generations.
Even in the tight confi nes of a balcony,
the ‘queen of vines’, otherwise known as
Clematis, can be grown in a container. Al-
though it is a perennial vine when planted
in the ground, their reasonably low cost
justifi es using them as an annual.
Wish you could capture a sense of the
tropics?
Check your local garden centre for pre-
planted ‘patio tropicals’ such as Mandev-
illa Vine, Passion Flower and Jasmine.
These tender plants will lend an exotic air
to your covered deck or sheltered garden.
Guests will be sure to comment on the
unusual properties that make these speci-
mens unique. Grown as annuals in our
climate, they can be over-wintered in a
greenhouse or sunroom and enjoyed again
the following year.
As you can see, there are a myriad of
options that allow you to take your garden
to new heights with climbing and twining
vines. Get up off the ground and add some
dimension this season.
Kim Buffum is a hands-on local gardening en-thusiast with over 30 years experience as a Zone 3 gardener.
Kim
B U F F U M
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We are pleased to introduce a new concept of Supportive Living Services to our communities.
We believe that our Residents should be able to stay in their suite of choice as their needs change and more assistance is required. We know that as you age, some everyday activities can become challenging, preventing
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Changing needs do not need to be accompanied by a change in autonomy. Every senior deserves the privilege of enjoying an atmosphere that is warm and inviting: that surrounds them with kindness and compassion, providing care in a manner that preserves dignity and meets the needs of each individual in a very personal way and maintains independence. As the responsibilities of providing care for a much loved friend or family member becomes more than what can adequately be managed at home, we offer
an alternative.
Allow us to provide care and services, while you return to the enjoyment of living, regaining your relationship and peace-of-mind. As Red Deer’s premier Independent and Assisted Living residence, Symphony Senior
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We are pleased to introduce a new concept of Supportive Living Services to our communities.We believe that our Residents should be able to stay in their suite of choice as their needs change and more assistance is required. We know that as you age, some everyday activities can become
challenging, preventing you from enjoying the simple pleasures of living.
Changing needs do not need to be accompanied by a change in autonomy.
Every senior deserves the privilege of enjoying an atmosphere that is warm and inviting: that surrounds them with kindness and compassion, providing care in a manner that preserves dignity
and meets the needs of each individual in a very personal way and maintains independence. As the responsibilities of providing care for a much loved friend or family member becomes more than what
can adequately be managed at home, we offer an alternative.
Allow us to provide care and services, while you return to the enjoyment of living, regaining your relationship and peace-of-mind. As Red Deer’s premier Independent and Assisted Living residence,
Symphony Senior Living has a reputation of taking care of seniors.
Call us today and we’d be glad to listen and share information that will help.We can also arrange a personalized tour that will make all the dierence in the world.
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HELPING HANDS - Julia Hanson, 2, helps her mother Breanne plant a Saskatoon bush during the planting of the Community Food Forest behind Save On Foods north of 67 St. last September. The City hopes the forest may yield a small harvest this summer and continue growing in years to come. Express fi le photo
Community gardens bolster healthy living
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With the warmer weath-
er, now is the ideal time to
bring new life to home dé-
cor.
Whether your outdoor
items are looking worn and
weathered or your indoor
spaces need a pop of colour,
spray paint is the perfect
solution.
To ensure your furniture
update goes fl awlessly, fol-
low these few tips from the
experts at Krylon.
Prep properly - surface
preparation is extremely
important and the best pre-
dictor of how long your fi n-
ish will last.
The goal is to make your
surface as smooth as pos-
sible to ensure the new
paint adheres well. Remove
any loose rust or paint by
lightly sanding.
Next, clean surfaces
with soap and water or de-
greaser, if necessary. Rinse
and let your surface dry
completely. Your surface
should now be clean, dull
and dry.
To prime or not to
prime - primer prepares
bare metal, wood, canvas
or other materials to create
a smooth surface for paint.
It also seals the surface to
help smoothen out blem-
ishes, increase spray paint
adhesion and improve cor-
rosion resistance.
While priming is a criti-
cal step, research shows
that consumers only use a
primer 50% of the time. For
high quality results with
fewer steps, look for a prod-
uct that says no priming is
required.
Choosing the right
product - it is important
to choose the product that
meets the needs for your
substrate – as well as your
style.
Plastic/laminate - with
the popularity of ready-to-
assemble furniture made
of laminates or the many
plastic storage items, these
surfaces are prime tar-
gets for painting. However,
without the right product,
your project could turn out
less than desirable.
“Most consumers don’t
realize that not all plastics
are the same,” said Denise
Patterson, Krylon product
manager.
“In fact, most spray
paints on the market will
not adhere to the most pop-
ular plastics found in furni-
ture, toys and storage.”
Metal - for metal sur-
faces – especially those that
are exposed to outdoor ele-
ments – it is important to
choose a product that pro-
vides rust protection.
Wood - choosing the best
spray paint for wood is de-
pendent on the fi nish, use
and location of your sur-
face.
Spraying specifi cs - be-
fore you spray, shake your
can for about two minutes.
Next, hold the can six to
eight inches away from the
surface and use several
thin coats of spray paint in-
stead of one thick coat.
Begin and fi nish your
spray pattern off the object
using an even side-to-side
motion, releasing the tip at
the end of each pass. Try to
overlap your spray pattern
by about one-third with
each pass.
As you prepare to paint
new life into your home
décor this spring, these few
tips and tricks will ensure
your project is painless and
will remain pretty for years
to come.
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Bring glamour to your outdoor spaceThere’s no need to travel
to the great outdoors when
it can be found as close as
your own backyard.
All it takes is a little cre-
ativity and soon you’ll be
enjoying your very own
oasis.
Do you want an urban
but homey feel, or a Zen,
clean look?
It is the exact same items
that make for great rooms
inside your home – cozy
furniture, romantic light-
ing and creative acces-
sories – that can bring so
much character to your
outdoor space.
Here are some tips to cre-
ate beautiful rooms beyond
your back door:
Living and lounging
• Urban: for an eclec-
tic lounge, build wooden
benches directly into fenc-
es.
Go classically chic with
wrought iron candle lamps,
striped outdoor carpets and
monochromatic palettes.
Portable fi re pits and out-
door heaters add warmth,
making your lounge a
multi-season destination.
• Zen: minimalist-lov-
ers may craft their ideal
lounge with a pergola, plus
low, modern seating, cream
cushions, and a fl owing
wall-mounted water foun-
tain.
Dining al fresco
• Urban: take stone gar-
den décor, add metal or
light wood furniture and
you have the makings of a
great dinner out.
Update the look of your
outdoor space with a co-
lourful outdoor carpet or a
compact metallic table and
sleek vinyl armchairs.
• Zen: keep your outdoor
dining aesthetic, clean and
uncluttered with a bricked
terrace and streamlined
lacquered tables and
chairs.
For something eye-catch-
ing, but easy to fi nd. White-
screened lanterns add the
perfect understated light-
ing.
The solitary retreat
• Urban: create a back-
yard getaway with a gazebo
and decorate with a variety
of hanging baskets.
For lazy days, outfi t your
sanctuary with drapery
panels and wile away the
hours in the breeze.
• Zen: to create a calm
corner in even the tiniest
of outdoor arenas, set up
a sleek metal lounger or
string a hammock in a se-
cluded corner.
Defi ne the space with a
few sculptural evergreens.
Regardless of preference
for a lounge, dining room,
or private sanctuary, the ef-
fort you make this summer
season is going to be an in-
stant, stress-free home ad-
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