GARDENING
As an unexpected silver lining to the COVID pandemic restrictions and fears, many people were drawn to outdoor activities, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Mushroom foraging quickly became a popular pastime among individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In recent years, mushroom hunting has become so popular that, for the sake of
‘Companion Plants’ Make Cheerful Friends for Single Dwellers
Most gardeners are familiar with the term “companion planting,” the practice of placing certain plants...
Backyard Chickens: Useful, Easy and Amusing Pets
After pork, poultry is the most widely eaten flesh food in the world. With the bonus product of eggs,...
4 Things You Can Do to Help Bring Back the Bees
Buzzing bees busily gathering nectar and pollen is a heartwarming sight, especially when we remember...
The City of St. Catherines Favors Flowers in Coffins, Even in a Front Yard
As the final resting place for the body of a departed soul, coffins are naturally associated with death...
Taking a Trip? Keep Your Garden Alive While You Are Away
As COVID-19 restrictions start to loosen in many countries, people are once again busy booking flights...
The ‘Dragon Blood’ Trees of the Arabian Sea: Popular Pigment, Medicine and Mysticism
The Socotra Dragon Tree, dracaena cinnabari, is a member of the Asparagaceae family native to the island...
Turmeric, the Golden Superfood, Can Be Grown at Home
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the Ginger (Zingiberaceae) family of plants, which produce a...