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LANDSCAPING YOU CAN EAT Edible landscaping combines ornamental plants with food-producing varieties, creating a yard that is both beautiful and productive. Instead of separating gardens from food crops, homeowners can weave fruit trees, berry bushes and edible ground covers into existing landscape designs. The result is a space that looks great while providing fresh, homegrown harvests throughout the growing season. Many edible plants thrive in Canadian gardens. Popular choices include haskap berries, saskatoons, blueberries, hardy apple trees, sour cherries, cold-hardy plums and Pacific crab apples. Local options such as wild strawberries can also add colour, texture and tasty rewards while helping pollinator populations thrive. One of the biggest benefits of edible landscaping is its year-round appeal. Spring brings fragrant blossoms and vibrant colour, followed by summer fruit and berries. In autumn, many varieties offer striking foliage before revealing attractive branch structures in winter. In many cases, the flowers are every bit as beautiful as the harvest that follows, making edible landscaping a practical and eye-catching addition to any Canadian yard.

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THE ORIGINAL SOCIAL NETWORK: BOARD GAMES Board game nights are making a comeback as people actively hunt for low-cost, screen-free ways to unplug and connect with multiple people. When you’re gathering a small group, the right tabletop choice can effortlessly and quickly turn a casual gathering into an evening of laughter and friendly competition. Don’t forget the classic board games like Clue, Scrabble, Guess Who and Sorry for hours of fun during family board game nights. For maximum fun and effortless laughs, choose games with simple rules and quick learning curves. Titles like Codenames, Fluxx, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Azul and Carcassonne are easy to learn and keep players engaged. They’re also great for replayability so that the game can adjust to you and the other players. For players ready for a longer, more complex game, board games like Monopoly, Risk and Civilization are a good fit. Snack Tip: Choose finger foods that won’t leave greasy residue on cards and game pieces. Veggie trays, crackers and dip, mini quiches and savoury tarts are easy choices.

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