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Plant An Extra Row In The Garden To Help Feed The Hungry

Catherine Sherriffs

A fruit and vegetable patch is usually a very well thought out space; gardeners devote a lot of attention to what plants they will grow, how many they will need, and the amount of space required to grow them. This season, consider adding an extra row to the garden; the harvest can be shared with…

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Monsanto Ordered To Pay $2 Billion In Latest California Cancer Trial

Another jury has decided that it can’t be said for sure that the world’s most popular weed killer didn’t cause cancer, and so Monsanto has once again been ordered to pay. This time, the agribusiness giant owes a California couple $2 billion. Alva and Albert Pilliod used the product Roundup on their property for decades.…
May 17, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Invasive Species Risking Survival Of Many Plants And Animals

A damning environmental report by the United Nations is warning that one million of the world’s eight million species is at risk of extinction. Amphibians, coral reefs, and many marine mammals could be gone within decades. There are several factors to blame for this sad situation, including climate change, pollution, overfishing, deforestation, and invasive species.…
May 15, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Live And Learn: Health Canada To Issue Cannabis Licenses Differently

A little more than six months since recreational pot became legal in Canada, the country’s health authority is changing the way it will issue licenses for those wanting to grow, sell, or process cannabis products. The changes take place effective immediately and are meant to ease a lack of access in the legal recreational industry.…
May 10, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Transplanting Precious Tomato Seedlings Into Bigger Containers

A successful crop of tomato plants is something that brings great joy to many gardeners. Time, effort, and a whole lot of TLC is usually rewarded with a bountiful yield. There’s nothing better than a tomato fresh off the vine, walked just a few steps from the garden to the kitchen. When growing tomatoes from…
May 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Half A Million Bees Dead In Texas Arson Attack

Authorities in Texas are looking for a total coward who has no values or understanding of how the world works. The person of interest killed about half a million bees last week after breaking into a yard and torching dozens of hives. It happened early on April 27th in an apiary field in the city…
May 3, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

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

Featured Flower: Peony

Gardeners looking for flowers that are as hardy as they are beautiful need not look farther than the peony! They have an incredible lifespan, are gorgeous in the ground or a vase, and pollinators love them. Flirty And Fun Sometimes described as looking like a generous scoop of ice cream, the full-bodied flowers come in…
April 26, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Extend Your Growing Season With A Climate Controlled Garden

Although 16 of the last 17 years are considered to have been the warmest since climate data was made available, the fact remains that winters in Canada and the northern United States are harsh.
April 24, 2019
Albert Mondor

Celebrating Earth Day 2019 By Protecting Endangered Species

If we all make small changes in our lives, together, we can make a significant impact on the health of the planet. Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day serves as a reminder that we can all play a role in environmental protection. The first Earth Day dates back to 1970, and today, more than…
April 22, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Celebrating Cannabis on 4/20: The Times They Are A-Changin

While many people feast on chocolate Easter eggs this weekend, others will be consuming something entirely different (and will likely hit the eggs after). Saturday marks 4/20, or as some people call it, Weed Day. For almost 40 years now, April 20th has been a day to celebrate marijuana and protest what many people consider…
April 19, 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