World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd. Its purpose is to raise awareness of how essential wetland ecosystems are to the biodiversity of plants and animals as well as human health and well-being. This is the first year that I have heard about this annual event but it was first created in… Continue reading A Day to Honour the World’s Wetlands
For gardeners who live in a colder climate, winter can be a challenging time of year, particularly when the garden is covered in deep snow and spring comes late. As a way to keep up with some aspects of gardening through the winter, I have started to spend more time caring for houseplants over the… Continue reading Houseplants: A Winter Alternative to Outdoor Gardening
The Winter Solstice has been observed or celebrated by cultures from across the world for thousands of years. Evidence from archaeology has shown that the winter solstice has been observed at tombs, monuments, and other ritual spaces built by Neolithic-age peoples. Even in modern times, you will find some form of celebration or special day… Continue reading The Return of the Sun: Winter Solstice
It has come to that time of year where I look back at this year's growing season now that it has just finished and reflect on how it went. Taking the time to review what worked and what didn’t work over the spring and summer is a good habit to develop, and it is a… Continue reading The Benefits of Keeping a Garden Journal
