Summer
Gardening Tips

This Summer, we're likely going to have a few days of extended heat. Here are 3 tips to keep your lawn or garden thriving without driving your water bill to new heights.

1. Use the Right Tool
A garden hose and nozzle is the least efficient way of watering your garden - much of the water is lost as mist, runoff and evaporation. Instead, use a soaker hose or a sprinkler wand.

2. Water in the Morning
Watering while it's cool outside allows water to soak in before it evaporates on the surface. If you do it in the morning, that helps the garden to take up the water throughout the day. Watering in the early evening is OK, but you run the risk of fungus formation, because these organisms love dark and damp places.

3. Don't Waste Water
There's no need to soak the plant's foliage and don't apply water outside a shrub's root zone. Keeping the water inside the root zone allows it to soak down to where the plant's roots can reach it.

Just Peachy

Make the ripe, juicy peach a quintessential part of your summer. When peaches hit their peak flavor, make sure to try out this recipe – sure to be a hit at the next family barbeque.

Fresh Peach Salsa
Prep time: 15 min. Yields: 1 cup or
8 servings (2 Tbsp. each)

Your Ingredients
1 large fresh, ripe peach, chopped
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1.5 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
1 tsp. finely chopped jalapeno

How to Make it
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and
refrigerate 1 – 2 hours before serving.

What to Serve it with
Serve this ripe, fruity salsa with grilled shrimp, chicken or pork.

There's No Price On Health & Happiness

Your overall wellbeing is linked to your health. A few days of being ‘under the weather’ and you will quickly realize the value of your health.

You have the ability to control your health and happiness. A balanced diet and regular physical activity contribute to your overall wellbeing. increased energy, more restful

sleep, a stronger immune system and even healthier skin are some of the benefits of maintaining a proper diet and regular physical activity.

Start by taking a walk each day. Even 20 minutes of a brisk walk can exercise your cardiovascular system and do a great deal to improve your health. There are many great
resources available online, or your local bookstore
that can help you get started on your way to a
healthier and happier summer.

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Father’s Day Sudoku

Father's Day is a day to honour fathers for everything they do for their children. This is an occasion to express gratitude towards your dad for all his love and support.

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