Calgary, May 1, 2013 –The benchmark price of single- family homes reached a new high of $452,900 in April, as market conditions that favour the seller finally drove prices above the unadjusted peak in 2007.

Now that spring has arrived in Calgary — for the most part — greenthumbs' thoughts are turning to getting their hands dirty growing tasty tidbits and beautiful blooms in their yard and garden. Why not give Mother Nature a shout out by planting organic this season with just a few simple steps.

Calgary has approximately 700 kilometres of pathways connecting along the Bow & Elbow Rivers, Fish Creek Provincial Park, Nose Creek, West Nose Creek, the Irrigation Canal and the perimeter of Glenmore Reservoir. The Calgary Greenway is a 138 kilometres pathway that will eventually loop around the city and we already have another 290 kilometres of on-street bikeways in place. Bikeculture is growing and more and more people are taking advantage of the great cycling in and around Calgary. As an interior designer, the question I often hear is "Where do I keep my bike?" Don't worry; I have some smart, well-designed solutions for you.