February 2025 – Spring is Springing

This month has been a wild ride weather-wise. From the deepest snowfall of the winter near the beginning of the month, to the coldest weeks Read more….

November 2024 – The Garden is Ready for Winter

Why does winter always catch us ‘off-guard’? Earlier this month I took some time to trim all of my pond plants back and move them into one pond, Read more…

January 2025 – Making Wood ~ Staying Warm

I love the warmth that the wood stove provides. Sitting in the glow of a crackling fire not only warms the body, it is for me, soothing Read more….

October 2024 – Autumn Camping on the Western Slopes

Early in October, we made a final trip to Cranbrook (for this season anyways) to spend time with Alex. It is a lovely time of year Read more….

December 2024 – Let it Snow!! Let it Snow!!

Since we moved to the Kootenays (1 ½ years ago) we have gotten very few heavy snowfall events. This year winter started a bit earlier than last Read more…

September 2024 – 4-H at the Fall Fair

Growing up in Southwestern Ontario, the annual Fall fair was one of the highlights of the early back-to-school season. Read more….