Leisure

Each season in the garden is filled with anticipation and regret. Late summer is no exception. By Liz Knowles

Christine Thomas reflects on the journey from city to country and the wonderful people met along the way.

Heat and rain have produced a bounty in the garden. With a little direction, small helpers can pitch in harvesting peas, carrots and beans. By George Knowles

Despite the rain and wind, clematis, water lilies and primrose are thriving in July. By Liz Knowles

Christine Thomas knew a few people in Toronto. Then she moved to the country and acquired 100 neighbours and a home redolent with history.

In the blistering heat, gardening ain’t easy. But credit garlic with all kinds of restorative, intoxicating powers. By George Knowles

The longest day of the year arrives. The garden, sparsely populated a month ago, is full. By George Knowles

Allium, clematis, orchids, peonies: in June the garden is full of colour and wonderful plant combinations! By Liz Knowles

Ken Weber’s regular feature, including Orville’s Albion Octagon, Collector Coins at Rosemont, Adrian’s Leg Count, What am I?, The Case of the Stolen Documents and You’ve Got Ten Seconds!

Christine Thomas is learning to live with the weather. Her cardinal rule: pay attention to Mother Nature – and be prepared for anything!

Feeding the soil that feeds us.

May is busting out all over and Liz Knowles is racing to keep up!