Not Out of the Woods Yet

Not Out of the Woods Yet

A snowfall warning caught us by surprise on Saturday. Well, okay I thought – we can use the moisture. And if we get an inch or two or snow its no big deal because it usually rains quickly and disappears. I made a pot of soup and took another shot at perfecting a...

Feels like Spring

Last week we had some very nice days for February, don’t you think? Not that we were getting smug or anything. With the bird song changing and the days getting longer, you can’t blame us for thinking we were pretty blessed to be having such a mild winter....
Cost of Cancer

Cost of Cancer

The U.S. National Cancer Institute investigates the causes, prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer by supporting research and clinical trials in its own offices, in labs and medical centres across the United States and throughout the world. In 2013,...
Its That Seedy Time of Year

Its That Seedy Time of Year

We went to the Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday last weekend with our friends from Yellow Point Country Home. Events included a seed swap, seed vendors, plant vendors, Seedy Café, garden products, speakers, Farmers’ Market. Keith went to the...
Frost and Snow for February

Frost and Snow for February

The cold weather is back and that’s a good thing. We heard rain pelting on the window late Sunday night but by morning we woke up to a snowy wonderland. In seed-time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. ~William Blake