April 2025 – Ponding in the Kootenays

Spring is here and the pond is awakening. The fish and the lilies have made it through the winter and it’s time to ‘deal’ with them. 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….

March 2025 – Hiking and Exploring the West Koots!

BC has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country and we have decided that this is our year to start exploring the area 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…

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…