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Russ Brown

This past summer, with minimal assistance and working from a low chair, Russ created a flourishing tomato garden at Abbeyfield, turning over the sod, removing rocks and adding peat, fertilizer and wire cages for the plants.

Sep 16, 2017

The Mad Hatter’s Country Home

Ron and Glenn are interior designers by trade – and they’re adventurous. One suspects Alice and the Mad Hatter would feel quite at home here.

Sep 16, 2017

A Puzzling Conclusion: Autumn 2017

The homework assignment that grew, a Melancthon potato challenge and who can finish first?

Sep 16, 2017

6 Things We Learned from Terry O’Reilly

Our hour with Terry O’Reilly whizzed by and here are six of his key messages about marketing for small businesses.

Jun 29, 2017

O Canada!

I recently asked my 12-year-old granddaughter what makes her most pessimistic about the future.

Jun 21, 2017

Letters – Our readers write: Summer 2017

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

Jun 21, 2017

Jeff Smith

Jeff accepts commissions for wildlife and garden sculpture, as well as for custom iron gates and other commercial and residential installations.

Jun 21, 2017

Our Favourite Picks for Summer 2017

Must marvel at gardens, attend Canada’s 150 Celebrations, listen to Words in the Woods and savour loads of flavour at the Wine and Food Festival at Alton Mill.

Jun 21, 2017

Science Projects

If you’ve ever wondered why they have height, width and weight restrictions on science projects at your school, it’s because of cousin Eddie’s corn dryer.

Jun 21, 2017

Cooking with Paul J. Dickson of The Black Wolf Smokehouse

There’s virtually no food Paul won’t give the smoker treatment – mussels smoked in their shells and smoked beets are two recent successes.

Jun 21, 2017

Cured and Smoked Salmon

Paul’s salmon is a different beast, a chunk of fish that flakes as though it’s been cooked, but with a sweet, salty bite.

Jun 21, 2017

Canada, Eh!

From books to art and locally made flags, here are just a few ways to toast Canada in our neck of the woods.

Jun 21, 2017