As the Garden Grows

So far October is shaping up to be more like the end of August or early September temperature wise.
It’s been no less than 10 degrees higher than the average temperatures for this time of year and often a lot higher than that.

This weekend is Thanks Giving here in Canada and the temps are supposed to […]

I’m behind in my blog posts this weekend because we’re having our big family reunion this weekend. In about an hour I’ll be going over to my brothers home where we’ll be having a big barbecue. All of my brothers and my sister will be there with their spouses and children. It […]

Working in the garden …
Digging in the soil, planting new plants, pulling weeds, pruning and wrestling bushes into shape, and cold water dripping down your arm as you water your plants - all of these gardening related activities take their toll on our skin.

I’ve been working in the garden a little more often lately and […]

When I was growing up I remember being outdoors all the time. Playing with other kids from the neighborhood - hide and seek, jumpsie, skateboarding and rollerblading. There was non of this staying inside to play video games! Heck if I’d wanted to stay indoors to watch TV my parents would […]