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The best part of spring is not the seasonal allergies it brings. Staying inside and away from potential allergens may sound like the best course of action, but then you’d miss out on a wonderful time of year. Taking a preventative allergy medication is often recommended for a couple of weeks prior to the spring season even starting and as long as it lasts. Check with your healthcare provider for the best course of action for your allergies. Aside from that, when spring does hit, get in the habit of consulting your local weather station or app for the current pollen levels and base your daily outdoor activity on when levels are low. Early morning tends to be when pollen counts are highest as well as when it’s dry and windy. After spending time outdoors exposed to pollen and other allergens, remove your outdoor clothing and shower to remove pollen from your skin and hair and prevent it from attaching to your indoor furniture and flooring. Keeping windows and doors closed, using air conditioning, utilizing a portable air filtering device and vacuuming often can also help keep your inside spaces allergy free. SEASONAL ALLERGY RELIEF Bruce Kagetsu Real Estate Agent Cell: (604) 351-5910 bkagetsu@gmail.com www.brucekagetsu.com

GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD From the cost of groceries, to growing organic produce to a new hobby, there are numerous reasons you may want to grow your own fruit, vegetables and herbs. The best part is that anyone can do it too - many edibles can be grown in small planters or on a trellis if space is limited. All you need is some sun (6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day is ideal), seeds, soil, water and time. After determining which plant hardiness zone you’re in, you can plan what you want to grow in your garden. Certain fruits and vegetables will grow better in specific conditions so set yourself up for success by planting foods that will most likely survive and thrive in your particular area. If it’s your first season of planting, start small. A few types of foods as opposed to a whole plate full will help you determine if you even have a green thumb and enjoy gardening or if it’s something you have to work up to enjoying. Leafy vegetables (like lettuce), peas, carrots, beans, potatoes, onions, cucumbers and zucchini are generally easy to grow and do well across Canada. Fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are also popular and easy to get started.

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