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The ABC’s Of Natural Beekeeping

Martyna Król

As I’m about to write this blog, my last stare of procrastination falls on the perfect smelling flowers of my orange plant, plump and ready to burst open. I wonder what how the honey made from its nectar would taste? Those that grow their produce know that distinctive taste; the taste that brings a smile…

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Nature Can Make Us Happier, Healthier, and Smarter

There is something to be said for exchanging four walls and a smartboard for the outdoors. Nature, after all, is one of the world’s greatest classrooms. I recently attended the inauguration ceremony for an outdoor classroom built at my kids’ elementary school. They named it the “Nature and Curiosity Wild Space“. The timber frame structure…
June 21, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Four Garden Projects To Tackle In The Spring

The joys and responsibilities of gardening change with each season and this time of year is always a busy one. Spring, or more specifically, the period leading up to the last frost date in your region, is the perfect time to start a few key projects to ensure that you’re ready for the upcoming growing…
June 3, 2019
Rae Steinbach

Natural Ways To Keep Weeds Out Of The Garden

The summer is nearly here and with it comes a lot of weed growth in the garden, which can cause damage to your beloved plants. They compete for not only nutrients in the soil but also space, and if not adequately controlled, can spread rapidly. Create a well-kept and beautiful garden by following our top…
May 24, 2019
Lisa Lane

Save Some Green By Growing Fruits And Vegetables At Home

There are many benefits associated with growing your own fruits and vegetables at home, and one of the big ones is often said to be more green; not only in our gardens but in our pockets too! Sometimes it can be hard to see the forest through the trees. By the time we finish building…
May 1, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Hearts Aflutter As Certain Butterflies Make Comeback

Not all hope is lost for the world’s important pollinators! A recent study has found butterflies in the UK are making somewhat of a comeback. The annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) found more than two-thirds of butterfly species were spotted in more abundant numbers last year compared to in 2017. Two of the rarest…
April 17, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs