Blogs
Bumblebees
At this time of year when we celebrate Canada Day, Don Scallen celebrates the hardy bumblebee, the “true Canadian” of the insect world.
Summer arrives, the garden is full!
The longest day of the year arrives. The garden, sparsely populated a month ago, is full. By George Knowles
Colourful combinations in June
Allium, clematis, orchids, peonies: in June the garden is full of colour and wonderful plant combinations! By Liz Knowles
Showy Lady’s Slipper orchids
With its glorious pink and white blossoms and thumb-sized pouches, this orchid is perhaps the most exquisite of all our wildflowers.
Living with Mother Nature
Christine Thomas is learning to live with the weather. Her cardinal rule: pay attention to Mother Nature – and be prepared for anything!
Cecropia Moths Stir Like Phantoms in the Twilight
Cecropia moths: Strange and wonderful phantoms of the twilight world.
Spring’s challenge is just keeping pace!
May is busting out all over and Liz Knowles is racing to keep up!
Warblers are Tropical Emissaries
Lured by warm weather and a bonanza of insects, warblers return from tropical realms. By Don Scallen.
A May Harvest of Rhubarb
The “pie-plant” or rhubarb makes great jams and sauces and performs for years. By George Knowles.
A perplexing spring still produces blooms
In this perplexing spring, daphnes appear on time. And others? Well, there are a few surprises.
The Comfort of “To Do” Lists
Christine Thomas takes the next step in the journey of making a life in the country. First up: make a To Do list. Then another. And another….
