Country Living 101
A Watch on the Wild Side
Mar 16, 2024 |A trail cam – or several – is an ideal way to delight in the diverse wildlife that visits your country property.
Winter Preparedness for Rural Homes
Nov 27, 2023 |How to prep your home, car – and psyche – for winter storm season and its inevitable hydro outages.
Goodnight Trees, Goodnight Garden
Sep 8, 2023 |The latest thinking in garden and lawn cleanup is all about doing a little less – which in turn does a lot more for pollinators, birds and your soil.
Compost Confidential
Jun 16, 2023 |The art and science of breaking down kitchen and yard waste to create your own blend of nutrient-rich natural fertilizer.
Tree Talk
Mar 20, 2023 |No matter what your goal – adding shade and beauty to your property, attracting wildlife or fighting climate change – planting more trees is a good idea.
Feed the Birds
Nov 20, 2022 |Looking to bring colour and joy to those grey winter days? Setting up a feeder for our fine feathered friends is a mutually beneficial move.
Striking a Cord
Sep 20, 2022 |Everything you need to know about what type of wood to burn, and how to source, store and stack it all.
Water Works
Jun 24, 2022 | | Back IssuesRural life means getting your water from a well. But do you know how your system operates and how to keep it healthy?
Happy Returns: Rural Tax Credits
Mar 29, 2022 |As a country property owner you may be eligible to apply for one of three Ontario tax savings programs – and start your journey as a steward of the landscape.