Monthly Archives: September 2011

Nature Studies: The Worm Bin Experiment.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Laura

One of the activities they had for the kids was a nature project. They learned how to take care of and make their own worm bins! My daughter was so up for that! So guess what now lives outside her … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Heat Lovers Take Cover!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Laura
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Green Manure.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Laura

Summer has said it’s good byes and from here we look towards fall. Garden clean up, bulb planting and prep for next spring are tops on my to do list. This year I’m also planning to grow green manure or … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Treefest, on the Historic Grounds of Riverview.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Laura
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Wordless Wednesday: Shake your Pollinator!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Laura
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Harvest Dinner: Cherry Tomato & Onion Tart!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Laura

It’s harvest time, and I’m swimming in cherry tomatoes! So when my family was invited to a friends for a Harvest Dinner, I knew exactly which ingredient we would incorporate into our dish. I scoured the internet for an interesting … Continue reading →

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What Tomorrow Knows.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Laura

It can’t help but feel like summer in this sizzling heat. Water parks and sunscreen are still everyday fare. Heat waves like this in mid September are unusual here in beautiful BC. While many plants in the vegetable garden are … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Hot Chocolate!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Laura
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Bargain Books

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Laura

Coinciding with the first day of school, I thought I’d tell you about some fabulous books I picked up last week. Being a mom of three I was fully entrenched in back to school shopping last month. At a visit … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Favours.

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Laura

Summer has been showing off her bounty! Take a peek!

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