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Van Waffle

Writer, Naturalist, Photographer

Author: Van Waffle

GM food hazards are worse than a myth

Posted on July 14, 2012July 14, 2012 by Van Waffle

So much for rational discussion. Until recently I had not seen evidence genetically-modified foods were safe to eat. My main gripe has been…

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Handling a Scourge of Cucumber Beetles

Posted on July 12, 2012July 11, 2012 by Van Waffle

  Zucchini are notoriously prolific. I have grown to appreciate the abundance a single hill of plants can provide, and look forward to…

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Lemon Herb Berry Jam

Posted on July 10, 2012July 9, 2012 by Van Waffle

Preserving was one of many enjoyable rituals I shared with my mother. That made me an inveterate sweet tooth. Good jams and jellies…

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State of Canada’s Birds Reports Dramatic Human Influence

Posted on July 7, 2012August 30, 2012 by Van Waffle

  We can make a difference. The State of Canada’s Birds 2012, released last month, proves conservation pays off. Unfortunately, more bird populations…

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The Essential St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market

Posted on July 5, 2012July 4, 2012 by Van Waffle

Any Southern Ontario foodie worth his or her salt must visit St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, Canada’s largest. It offers a better selection of…

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Slow Gardening

Posted on July 3, 2012July 2, 2012 by Van Waffle

  The Slow Food movement is changing the way people eat. We have heard of related concepts like slow blogging and slow living….

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Digging For the Story in Urban Nature

Posted on June 30, 2012August 7, 2012 by Van Waffle

My weekend retreat brought a burst of creativity. It has been many months since I did so much pen-and-paper writing in the space…

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Breeding Bird Survey is a Rich Ritual

Posted on June 28, 2012October 20, 2012 by Van Waffle

I can think of no better way to welcome summer than by counting birds. Their bright songs and feathers speak eloquently of light…

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Good Places Are Teachers, Too

Posted on June 26, 2012June 26, 2012 by Van Waffle

There is no better way to figure out where you are than to stop moving. My partner and I just returned from a…

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Vegetable Gardening Despite Groundhogs

Posted on June 23, 2012June 21, 2012 by Van Waffle

  Today’s post was pre-written. I am on a short internet-free weekend retreat but will be available June 25. So far our resident…

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