Crystal Fletcher

COLUMN: Graphic Novels: More than just super heroes

The genre has been growing in popularity over the last few years among adults, teens and children.

COLUMN: Getting outside in winter

The winter grey days of the Okanagan are upon us.

COLUMN: Nothing marginal about this festival

Summerland is a very unique and quirky town. I quickly discovered this when I first moved to town six years ago.

COLUMN: Family vacation? Just do it!

Travelling with kids can be fun and frustrating, rewarding and challenging all at the same time.

Jan Carlson, right, a member of the Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, teaches Grade 8 students from Summerland Middle School about plants and gardening. The raised garden beds have recently been added at the ornamental gardens.

A course in seed saving

This is my favourite time of the year: Pouring over seed catalogues, planning and scheming what to plant and where to plant it.

Jan Carlson, right, a member of the Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, teaches Grade 8 students from Summerland Middle School about plants and gardening. The raised garden beds have recently been added at the ornamental gardens.
The fall canning season has arrived and the Summerland branch of the Okangan Regional Library has plenty of books  on the subject.

Resources available for canning

This time of year, I stay up way too late figuring out new and creative ways to preserve the harvest.

The fall canning season has arrived and the Summerland branch of the Okangan Regional Library has plenty of books  on the subject.
The library has a list of 100 Books to Read before Kindergarten

Books to read together before Kindergarten

Librarians from all over the Okanagan submitted their favourite children’s books to make a comprehensive list of literature.

The library has a list of 100 Books to Read before Kindergarten

Thanks, Mom

Another Mother’s Day is fast approaching and there are a lot of mothers to be praised, honoured and celebrated in my life.