Gardeners are always looking for great plants to add to their gardens and columbine is an excellent choice, especially for shade or woodland-type gardens. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.) is native to the Thunder Bay District. It can be found growing in many areas, including the forest. It is an early bloomer, […]
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When I was in high school, I had an English teacher who everyone seemed to hate. It wasn’t until several years later that I realized the gift he had given me. Mr. Bond had a schedule for every one of his Grade 10 students to complete an essay every six […]
I feel like one of the best weekends of our year just passed by so quickly! At our barn cleanup, one of the members said to me, “I am already excited for the next Emo Fair.” It is just like Christmas with a lot of prep and excitement and then […]
We’ve been talking about how just one person can make a difference. If we are able to find even one other person to work together with, we can make even greater differences. Not only does having someone to join forces with give us companionship, but it also augments the positive […]
There was no morning, no east where a sun might rise and no west into which it could vanish. There were no oceans reflecting moonlight, no mountains holding snow, and no breeze wrapping around leaves. Moreover, there was not a single eye and nothing for one to witness. And then, […]
Did you know? Before heading off to college or university, students are encouraged to prepare for unforeseen situations by assembling a safety kit that includes the following essential items: Campus and off-campus life: A message to students When diving into the excitement of academic life, it is easy to get […]
Usually Mr. G and I spend our summer holidays together galavanting the highways to nowhere and somewhere and taking in the sights and scenery because after all, “It is a big world out there,” as he would say. But the idea of a staycation in my neck of the woods […]
The secret to successful application of organic mulch product is to apply it to just the right depth. You do not want to apply it too thickly or you will prevent water and nutrients from penetrating the mulch layer. Sometimes when you apply mulch too thickly, you can create a […]
We have passed the “dog days” of summer. According to the almanac, the dog days are an approximately 40-day period following the beginning of summer, beginning July 3 and ending August 10 and traditionally tied to the period when the star Sirius (the Dog Star) rises and sets with the […]
It is Emo Fair week, and it is very overwhelming! With Aug. 1 falling on a Saturday, it is making our fair week arrive rather quickly! I am sad that there is no way that I will have enough time to have many entries this year. I enjoy entering a […]
Did you know? Heading to college or university brings plenty of challenges, starting with finding a safe place to live. When searching for student housing, prioritizing fire and life safety is essential to ensure the home-away-from home truly makes the grade. Exits When renting a room, apartment, or house, knowing […]
There is something truly humbling about the learning curve that comes with owning your first home. Over the last couple of years, I have occasionally reached out to my phenomenal neighbours from my cul-de-sac, who have fielded random (but still semi-reasonable) questions from the new guy on the street. For […]
