I’m standing in a field of raised garden beds that are planted with what French physician and writer Henri LeClerc referred to as “the stinking rose.”...
Splendour in the grass(es)
Dramatically decorative plants provide three seasons of garden magic
Labour of love
There is a strong history of storytelling in Atlantic Canada and this cottage has a story. Stories have always connected people and built communities, and...
The plan, the process, the pandemic
A renovation outside of St. John’s, NL inspired by the times
The great vintage outdoors
What goes around, comes around
Waste Happens
OKEVIN PRITCHETT often sees contractors’ trucks pass his Gambo, NL, building supply store loaded with heavy machinery for digging septic beds. “I shouldn’t...
Summertime, and the Gardenin’ is Easy
WHILE SOME of us live for gardening and can’t think of anything we would rather do, there are always those moments when we do want to kick back and relax...
The great charcoal renaissance
The last time I barbecued, I didn’t barbecue at all. I smoked instead. The entire process from start to finish was a long, slow cook in a smoker using natural...
The great backyard escape
To the inevitable surety of death and taxes we could add, a prolonged and wet spring season on the east coast that makes the summer season that much sweeter.
It’s All in the Eye
The collie moves low and slow across the rough field grass, eyes rivetted on the small flock. Closer and closer she slinks. The sheep skitter nervously back...
A peck of peppers
Whether you prefer them sweet, hot, pickled or fresh, peppers are a rewarding star of the vegetable garden