Garden of Francis Bird
Garden of Francis Bird, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Story and photos by Shauna Dobbie Francis Bird has moved across the country a few times, but
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November 1, 2021
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About Halloween Apples and Other Plants
1. Bobbing. Bobbing for apples, called “snap apple” in parts of Ireland and Newfoundland, comes to the Halloween tradition from Samhain (pronounced sahwin), the Celtic
Shauna Dobbie
October 28, 2021
About Canada Geese
1. More than just a jacket. “Canada goose” may conjure up visions of a warm, fur-trimmed winter jacket with a high price tag and a
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October 21, 2021
Ratatouille
I made ratatouille out of the fruits of my labour. Here is what you will need: 1 onion, sliced into thin rings 3 cloves
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October 21, 2021
About Thanksgiving
1. Canadian Thanksgiving. It has been held on various dates from May to November, and it doesn’t have the same legendary beginnings as the American
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October 6, 2021
Helen and Monarch Butterflies
Helen Hogue is a Winnipegger with an interesting hobby, or rather, passion. Helen raises monarch butterflies, from egg to adult, then sets them free. It
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September 30, 2021
About Turtles
1. Turtle island. Turtle myths abound in creation stories throughout the world. The Hindus tell of a great flood that dissolves all life until it is
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September 30, 2021
About Clover
1. It saved an emperor. Four-leaf clovers stand for luck and it was extremely lucky for Napoleon Bonaparte when he spotted a four leaf clover,
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September 16, 2021
About Ants
1. Ants in the garden. Can ants cause damage to the garden? Occasionally. For example, an ant hill under a favourite perennial can cause root
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September 9, 2021
Shauna and Dorothy’s Garden Tour
Shauna and Dorothy discuss their garden tour of BC and Alberta over the summer. This was the first part of Shauna’s 2021 cross-country trip of
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September 2, 2021