Citizen scientists can join FeederWatch
The bustle of a birdfeeder offers endless entertainment while also providing food security for feathered neighbours through the winter months. Canadian and American…
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Nasal rinse a natural remedy for congestion
Several months ago the sleep doctor recommended I start using NeilMed Sinus Rinse to relieve nasal congestion. Before trying I was freaked out…
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Cottonwoods of my childhood
Recently I paid a farewell visit to the house where I grew up. My father is in the midst of moving out of…
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Local food needs less act, more action
This month the Ontario Government presented the draft of a Promoting Local Food Act. Farmers need legislative support, but so far the new…
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Fall fungus gallery
A walk in the woods this time of year will turn up a vast array of mushrooms and other fungi. Here are just…
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Last night’s aurora borealis
We extended our long weekend at the cottage until this morning, and it was a good thing. Last night my daughter, my partner…
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Harvest time!
I have been holding off on harvest, hoping against hope that some Black Prince and Bonnie Best tomatoes would ripen on the vine….
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The confusing lingo of being good to nature
I recently interviewed a biodynamic farmer who did not like the label sustainable, and he is not the only one. Many people who…
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Cooking up a calm
I can always tell when something is hanging over my head because I lose interest in the kitchen. Pickling cucumbers rot in the…
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What would Rachel Carson do?
A world-altering book, Silent Spring, hit the shelves 50 years ago this week. The gospel according to Rachel raised awareness of the widespread,…
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