Credit attainment continues to improve for Six Nations secondary students
Credit attainment continues to improve for Six Nations students the longer they stay in high school. By June 2024, 70 percent of Six Nations students…
Home & Garden
Last-minute holiday shopping tips
Though devotees of early holiday shopping do not hesitate to point out how convenient it can be to get all their gifts long before Christmas,…
How to prepare for a child’s first hunting trip
Millions of individuals across the globe are avid hunters. The passion many of those people have for hunting began on their first childhood hunting trip,…
Pumpkinfest is coming to town
Celebrating pumpkins and embracing fall is something those in the town of Waterford, Ont. can get behind. Waterford’s Pumpkinfest runs Oct. 13 to 15…
Interesting facts about Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and reflect on one’s blessings. In 2023, Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on October 9, while…
Houseplant care to see your plants through the fall
Even though autumn is still a few weeks away there are changes to your indoor houseplant care routine you can make to ensure your plants…
Plants of the boreal forest: using traditional Indigenous medicine to create modern treatments
By Marianne Piochon, Andre Pichette, Jean Legault, and Vakhtang Mshvildadze Natural health products and phytomedicines (plant-based medicines) are used in many countries as the…
Hot tub safety guidelines
Backyards have long since transformed from places to grill a few burgers and play with the dog to homeowners’ private sanctuaries. Pools and spas can…
How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable
Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One long-lasting effect of the…
Too big for his pot
Despite their name, hermit crabs are social creatures. Known for their weird-shaped bodies and cute walks, hermit crabs can make a very cute addition to…
Prayer plant TLC
People pray to give thanks, ask for help, reduce stress, request healing, and a whole lot more. But when it comes to a sick maranta…
Better together
If you’ve been following along for the last year you’ll know one of my most often made suggestions to help your houseplants thrive is to…
Fun ways to introduce kids to gardening
Warmer months are likely to have the whole family eager to dive into outdoor activities. This year, as you tackle the garden, find ways to…
Urban gardening 101
Urban living and lush gardens aren’t as mutually exclusive as one might assume. It’s possible to cultivate thriving gardens in even the smallest spaces. …
What to plant in June
May coming to a quick close means now is the perfect time to give your outdoor garden—something we don’t talk about enough here—some much-needed love.…