Spring 2017

Gardener Liz Knowles’ passion for rare yet rugged alpine flora has transformed her Mono gardens into more than an aesthetic triumph. They’re an aide memoire of her life and travels 40 years on.

At their garden in Mono, Liz and George Knowles garden with an eye to all four seasons.

Up close and personal with some of the stars of Liz Knowles’ garden – many of them from alpine destinations in Central Asia, China and India.

These fleeting spring wetlands are factories of biodiversity. Unusual winters threaten vernal pools, as do hot, dry summers.

How to join a drumming circle and reap the benefits of drumming, which include decreasing stress and anxiety.

Whether your child loves the arts, riding, sports or campfire singing, here’s how to find the perfect summer camp in Erin, Caledon, Orangeville and area.

As a young woman, the lifelong resident of Caledon served in the Canadian Women’s Army Corps during World War II.

Among Canada’s troops at Vimy was a young poet named Christopher George Cook.

Inspiring tales from those who broke free from the rule of lawn.

A beginner’s ode to getting into the ballroom dancing groove.

Meet the good folks who get you home when your car won’t.

Letters published in the Spring 2017 edition of In The Hills magazine.

Gardening has always been one of my greatest pleasures, but my efforts were, and remain, of the “weekend gardener” variety.

Russna Kaur’s works can be found in private and corporate collections.