You want to do what? Where?
I’m going to paraphrase a Native American saying, “Only a fool would cut the top off a blanket, sew it to the bottom and think they had made the blanket longer.” The original saying was in reference to the supposed folly of Daylight Savings Time. I’m going to scramble that saying a little bit more […]
Welcome to 2023
As this is my first article for 2023, I wanted to take this moment to sum up 2022 and talk about the year ahead for gardening enthusiasts and homeowners who enjoy their outdoor spaces. Twenty-twenty-one and 2022 saw a lot of Canadians in transition. Housing markets were up and down all over the country. Personally, […]
The best is yet to be
If you thought my first column of 2023 was going to be about New Year’s Resolutions, think again. I’m no longer interested in imposing outrageous goals upon myself, only to wake up every Monday morning to start afresh. Nope, I’m not doing that anymore. I no longer want to hop on that bus. But in […]
Christmas gifts for a gardener
Every year around this time my friends and family ask me what I want for Christmas. I always think its obvious—things for the garden or about gardening! Somehow that translates into sweaters, socks and board games. So this year I thought I help my family out with some great ideas. Dear Santa… Bulbs are always […]
Tradition! Tradition!
A very, very long time ago LOML and I gave up on having “The Perfect Holiday”. We came to the County in 1972 for a new life. We thought we’d be here for a couple of years and then head back to Toronto, but here we are. Fifty years of trying to decide the W5 […]
Where in the world
Where in the world is the Children’s Tylenol, or Advil or Motrin for that matter? And, it’s not just the OTCs missing in action, but prescription antibiotics are hard to find, too. DANG! Well, well, well, what the heck is going on? According to Health Canada earlier this month, as regards these products, “the demand […]
A Wedding Dress, A Uniform
So, here I sit. It’s November 6th. It’s unseasonably warm, a bit overcast and not very November- y. This week, like a lot of you, I’ll be remembering the women and men who served, and who serve, to ensure peace and prosperity for people like me, and like you. My father served in the Second […]
Fall renovations
Before you read this article, I am apologizing in advance. Summer is over and I am going to talk about fall. I know it’s hard to read the truth so bluntly laid out, but it’s officially time to move forward (and put away your shorts and sandals). This also happens to be the perfect time […]
Winter Worry-land
As we head into the winter (and we really are heading into the winter) I can’t help but think of those people who dread the cold weather. Cold, Canadian winters are expensive. Homes need to be heated. Kids will outgrow their winter coats, boots, hats and mittens. The cost of food is astronomical already, but […]
Last chance
Its official, winter is on its way and there is a decided chill in the air. Even though it may seem easier to stay indoors, now is the last chance for you to get a few things done to set you on the path to a great spring in your outdoor spaces. When it comes […]