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Gardening Brings Joy, Boosts Mental Health When We Need It Most

Catherine Sherriffs

Whether a seasoned gardener or just beginning to learn the tricks of the trade, National Gardening Day (April 14th) is meant to encourage people to get their hands dirty. It celebrates a wonderful pastime that’s good for the Earth, the body, and the soul.  This year’s event might be the most poignant one yet. While…

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Study Finds Climate Change Will Expand Globe’s Agricultural Land

Living in the Canadian province of Quebec, I’ve dreamed of having a longer outdoor growing season. Like many places, our summers are beautiful here, but far too short. A new study says I might one day get my wish, but that’s not necessarily a good thing.  Published in the journal PLOS ONE, the findings suggest…
March 11, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Research Finds CBD To Treat More Neurological Disorders

These days, it’s common to hear someone talking about suffering from pain and someone else asking them if they’ve tried CBD. Cannabidiol is rising in popularity as a not-so-secret way to treat chronic illnesses and other health problems.  You can find CBD in so many different products these days, from pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to personal…
March 4, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Saving Pollinators Through The Art Of Beekeeping

It’s no secret we all need to be doing something to save the bees. Pesticide exposure and habitat destruction mean populations of important pollinators are declining rapidly around the world. A new study finds some countries are doing a better job of saving them than others. Arena Flowers has analyzed data from the United Nations…
February 28, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

An Urgent Call For Action In Australia As Fires Rage On

Almost 400 scientists are making a desperate plea to politicians in Australia. They’re begging the government to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country and abroad too. The urgent call comes as devastating bushfires continue to tear through Australia. A changing climate and extreme drought conditions have made controlling the blazes nearly impossible. ‘Tragic’…
February 5, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

New Cannabis Law Raises Legal Age In Quebec To 21

Quebec is rolling out new rules where cannabis is concerned, ruffling the feathers of many people in the province’s younger crowd.  On January 1st, the legal age to buy or possess cannabis products in Quebec changed from 18 to 21, the highest minimum age for use in all of Canada!  Everywhere else in the country,…
January 3, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs