Beyond The Garden

The Art of Gardening: Looking To Nature For Inspiration

Catherine Sherriffs

There’s no denying the link between art and gardening; flowers and other plant life have influenced artists for centuries. Famous painters such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Georgia O’Keefe are just some of the few who looked to gardens and landscapes for inspiration. Canadian artist Monique Martin is no different; she bases many…

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Building A Backyard Oasis With The Perfect Deck

For many of us, our outdoor space serves as a private oasis where we relax, draw inspiration, and retreat from the chaos of our busy lives. When planning the construction of a new deck, there are many things to think about; choosing the right material, creating a solid foundation, a good design, proper board spacing,…
August 13, 2018
Matt Lee

Beautify Your Yard With These DIY Stepping Stones

This is our first full summer at our new house, and my husband and I have been working hard giving the yard and gardens a bit of a facelift. Cramming non-stop landscaping and gardening into such a short season is exhausting, but it’s also deeply satisfying, especially when a project like these DIY stepping stones…
July 20, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Are You A Flexitarian? Trend Of Eating Less Meat On The Rise

In my household, we can go weeks without eating a single piece of meat. It’s not something we do on purpose; it just kind of happens that we design our meals around fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. Sometimes — but rarely — the opposite is true, and we hit a serious carnivorous kick where…
July 6, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Victory Gardens With A New Twist: Fighting Climate Change, Not War

A new movement aims to bring Victory gardens back to yards across America, only this time around, they’ll serve a different purpose. If you’re not familiar with the idea, Victory gardens were vegetable, fruit and herb gardens planted across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany during the First and Second World Wars. At that…
June 15, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Elegant Stems Grace Ottawa During Breathtaking Canadian Tulip Festival

Tulips are one of the very first signs that spring has sprung, so what better way to celebrate the gardening season’s return than by attending the Canadian Tulip Festival? This time of year, the nation’s capital of Ottawa is home to sprawling garden beds popping with vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, purple and pink.…
May 18, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs