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You’ve probably heard that Canada is one of the best places to live when it comes to quality of life and standard of living. However, did you know that it’s also a fantastic tourist attraction?

Christmas season hasn’t officially commenced until we’ve made at least one batch of cutout cookies. Many of these classic Christmas cookies make an appearance on our dessert platters every single year. 

Dive into a refreshing world of humour with our collection of water puns and jokes!

The holiday season is right around the corner, with Thanksgiving marking the beginning of the festivities through to New Year’s celebrations. For some folks, this period also means prepping for one eventful week after Christmas: the week of Kwanzaa. 

Growing these Cold Hardy Vegetables in your garden will ensure you enjoy a fresh harvest in the midst of the chill, right from your backyard!

Today’s photos are from Phyllis Strohmeyer in northwestern New Jersey (Zone 6A).

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As this is my final gardening column of the year, I had plans of signing off with a neat garden ready for a winter of hibernation.

For anyone looking to tackle big home renovation projects in 2024, now is the perfect time to pin down the details. Start by making your own list and checking it twice—noting which rooms or areas need a refresh, what your budget entails, and what style options toe the line between on-trend and timeless.

Aspen (Populus tremula) is a deciduous, broadleaf tree known for its habit of ‘quaking’ or ‘trembling’ in the slightest breeze. Indeed, its botanical name ‘tremula’ was given due to its trembling habit, and it’s also known as ‘quaking aspen’. Aspen tree leaves have flattened, flexible leaf stalks, which is how they are able to flutter so easily.

We’re off to New Zealand today to visit Lynne Leslie’s garden. We’ve visited before (Lynne’s Garden in New Zealand), and it is always fun to see what she is growing.

Finding the best plants for shallow pots can sometimes feel like a challenge.  Surely that lack of depth means less than ideal conditions for your plants?