How Artists Ann & Carl Beam built a beautiful Adobe Country Home in Northern Ontario
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8 Things to DO in the Garden this Spring
And 1 thing not to do.
Tasty Ways to Use Leftover Bread
Save money and use up every crumb
with these quick & easy recipe ideas
Not Rubbish Candied Oranges
Don’t throw away those wee oranges rolling around in the crisper.
Quebec City, Quebec
The city’s rich history and French ambiance offer a uniquely romantic and captivating experience.
March Full Moon – Sugar or Worm Moon
Lunar Eclipse is Mar 13-14 – full moon is Mar 14 @ 02:55am
Three Reasons to Choose Native Flowers
There are many bonuses to planting native flowers. Here are our three favourite ones.
Homemade Gnocchi
An easy gnocchi recipe using breadcrumbs from leftover bread.
The Latest
A Songbird’s Migration Journey
Migration takes place each spring and fall, but did you know that over 80% of it occurs at night?
April 2025 Astronomy
What to see in the night sky.
Ultimate Gardening Guide
Everything you need to know to get your yard and garden in top shape from Canada’s top experts, Mark and Ben Cullen
Shrimp Stock
Save your shrimp heads and shells and make this quick and easy stock.
Water Wise Plants
Creating a more drought- and flood-resistant garden is easier than you think.