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July 07, 2014 | Donna Balzer
No Greenhouse? No Problem
I started my flower seeds last weekend and I am not using a greenhouse. I am using my growop — a bank of lights tucked into a niche off the kitchen.
The phrase "grow-op" has certain negative implications but I swear I'm not breaking any laws. I love flowers and I hate the big price of buying them retail so I am starting a few at home from seed.
The phrase "grow-op" has certain negative implications but I swear I'm not breaking any laws. I love flowers and I hate the big price of buying them retail so I am starting a few at home from seed.
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July 03, 2014 | Donna Balzer
Grow your own flowers ... and eat them too
Flowers and vegetables that offer some tasty tidbits for your table
So, time to fess up now. Do you ever feel like a bit of a show off?
I might have been showing off a bit when my new Italian friend Josie dropped by last week to see my greenhouse.
So, time to fess up now. Do you ever feel like a bit of a show off?
I might have been showing off a bit when my new Italian friend Josie dropped by last week to see my greenhouse.
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July 03, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Legendary luxury
Calgary's million dollar market continues to shatter records
Just one month after setting the all-time record for luxury sales, Calgary's million dollar homes market has once again set a new mark.
June saw 104 sales of homes priced at $1 million or more, topping the previous record of 94 million-dollar plus sales, set in May. Prior to that, the previous record was 83, set in May 2013.
Just one month after setting the all-time record for luxury sales, Calgary's million dollar homes market has once again set a new mark.
June saw 104 sales of homes priced at $1 million or more, topping the previous record of 94 million-dollar plus sales, set in May. Prior to that, the previous record was 83, set in May 2013.
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July 03, 2014 | CREBNow
City visionaries
A look at two men who had a hand in planning Calgary's parks and gardens
Part three of the three-part series YYC Grows.
The City of Calgary has more than 10,000 hectares of parks and more than 800 kilometres of pathways for residents and visitors to enjoy. Calgary might not have been nearly what it is today if not for the vision of two men more than 100 years ago.
Part three of the three-part series YYC Grows.
The City of Calgary has more than 10,000 hectares of parks and more than 800 kilometres of pathways for residents and visitors to enjoy. Calgary might not have been nearly what it is today if not for the vision of two men more than 100 years ago.
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July 03, 2014 | CREBNow
Supply and demand
June brings rise in number of homes sold and listed
Normally associated with a rise in the mercury, the arrival of summer also provided a boost to Calgary's housing market this June.
Driven by continued strong demand amongst buyers, residential sales totaled 2,670 units in June, a 16 per cent increase over last year and 18 per cent above the 10-year average.
Normally associated with a rise in the mercury, the arrival of summer also provided a boost to Calgary's housing market this June.
Driven by continued strong demand amongst buyers, residential sales totaled 2,670 units in June, a 16 per cent increase over last year and 18 per cent above the 10-year average.
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July 03, 2014 | CREBNow
A city of change
Senior population in Calgary set to triple in 30 years
Calgary's reputation as a rapidly changing city isn't confined to its architecture.
By the early 2030s, the City projects – for the first time ever – Calgary will be home to more seniors than youth.
"Between 2012 and 2042, the population over 65 is expected to triple from roughly 100,000 people in 2012 to over 300,000 in 2042," said Katie Black, acting director for Community and Neighbourhood Services with the City.
Calgary's reputation as a rapidly changing city isn't confined to its architecture.
By the early 2030s, the City projects – for the first time ever – Calgary will be home to more seniors than youth.
"Between 2012 and 2042, the population over 65 is expected to triple from roughly 100,000 people in 2012 to over 300,000 in 2042," said Katie Black, acting director for Community and Neighbourhood Services with the City.
