CALENDAR

is the limit… and you can opt for a classic hanging pot, complete with a macramé hanger if you are looking for some boho chic.

But my favourite thing about houseplants? They are good for you! Research about the benefits of indoor plants for air purification has been around for a long time, with Philodendron, spider plants, Dracaena, weeping fig, snake plant, peace lily, Aloe vera, and Boston ferns being on the Top 20 list. They are also being recognized for other benefits such as improving test scores in classrooms, lowering blood pressure, and increasing productivity. In the dark days of winter, houseplants can provide a connection to nature… your own interior green space, even if all you have is a windowsill. Plants contribute so much to our lives, and remind us to slow down and connect with the natural world. So don’t hide your green thumbs inside your winter gloves this season, just bring the plants inside to where you are.

MEANWHILE OUTSIDE THERE ARE STILL THINGS TO DO.

1 Continue to remove debris, fallen leaves and branches.

2 Prune to remove branches that are broken or diseased.

3 If you haven’t already done so, give your garden tools some love.

4 Fluff up existing mulch and top up if needed; and check any burlap-wrapped plants.

5 Start perusing the 2020 seed catalogues as they become available… and dream!

WEEKLY MEETUPS, ACTIVITIES, & SPECIAL EVENTS

Here’s what’s happening at Fairwinds plus a few events a bit further afield.

Game Day Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am Neil Scott Room, Fairwinds Wellness Club

Crafting Conversations Thursdays, 11:00 am – noon Neil Scott Room, Fairwinds Wellness Club

Morning Mindfulness Fridays, 9:15 – 9:45 am Neil Scott Room, Fairwinds Wellness Club

18 th Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday February 1 at 10:00 am

Brant Wildlife Festival Throughout Parksville, Qualicum Beach and surrounding areas. March 21 to April 19

brantfestival.bc.ca/events/

Pacific Rim Whale Festival Ucluelet and Tofino March 20 – 28, 2020

pacificrimwhalefestival.com/

Play More. Play Preferred.

Joining the Fairwinds PLAYERS CLUB is the best way to playand save!

Receive a complimentary round with a power cart, along with preferred green fee rates, pull carts, and a host of other discounts all year long. $1 59 annual fee plus tax

Contact the golf shop today for details or visit fairwinds.ca for information.