Falling for the Foveon
The Foveon sensors in Sigma cameras may be difficult to work with but the results can be stunning.
Tamron’s 500mm mirror lens: A forgotten gem
Getting in close doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Tamron’s 500mm F8 mirror lens is given new life with digital cameras and the latest in post processing software.
Adding a little sunshine during the cold winter months
Bringing the garden into the kitchen with a bouquet of flowers and a handful of Lensbaby lenses.
Luminar Neo will take your photography to new heights
Luminar Neo post processing software is the simpler way to create outstanding images.
Focus on street images for more memorable vacation photos
Focus on street photography for better vacation images.
Kolari neutral density filters put to the test
Kolari Vision neutral density filter system can turn your simple photographs into works of art.
Discovering the wonders of the woodland with my new best friend
Colby is our new 4-year-old flat-coated retriever rescue that has taken over our home and became my mate in the garden and walks in the woodland.
Why you might need a go-anywhere, rugged waterproof camera
Adventure cameras like Pentax’s WG2 are not just for beach vacations and climbing mountains, they have their place in the garden, at home and certainly as an every day carry.
A winter of wildlife in the woodland
Winter can be the perfect time to watch for wildlife in our gardens. Besides the regular cast of characters, watch for more elusive wildlife that may visit your garden in winter, when they are much easier to spot in the barren, snow-covered landscape.
Coyote in the woodland: Capturing its essence
Days in the making, a fraction of a second in the taking. Capturing the elusive coyote in a winter woodland.
Hand feeding chipmunks in five easy steps
Hand feeding chipmunks in your wildlife woodland garden is not difficult. All it takes is some patience and a good supply of peanuts. Then, it’s just a matter of befriending the Chipmunks to trust you enough to take the nuts out of your hand.
The Internet of Nature: How technology could shape our urban forests of the future
Dr. Nadina Galle and her work with the Internet of Nature uses technology to shape the future of the urban forest. The Canadian born former Fulbright scholar and MIT researcher now at the University of Amsterdam uses ground sensors and satellite imagery among other technologies to help cities monitor, care for and protect the urban forest to provide a better place for people to live in future.
Holly: A dog with a heart so big she needed a pacemaker
Let me introduce you to my garden buddy. We’ve walked down the same garden path together, stared death in the eye, and came out stronger on the other side. Holly, our Humane Society rescue is quite the little fighter. Take a minute to get to know her and our incredible journey together.
Grow Wild: Favourite native grasses and plants for the Prairie garden
In her book Grow Wild, Lorraine Johnson tackles three main garden zones in Canada and the United States. Prairie gardens take up the second chapter and offer an insightful and informative look at this popular garden style that turns its focus
on tough plants and hardy grasses.
Lorraine Johnson’s Grow Wild!: An early pioneer for using natives in the garden
Lorraine Johnson’s book Grow Wild was an early inspiration for me to explore native plant gardening.
Garden Assistants: Don’t be afraid to hire some help
Creating a backyard escape has never been more important than it is today. Hiring unemployed students or part-time gardeners could be incredibly rewarding both for homeowners as well as students and small business people who learn new skills and appreciation for the importance of gardens.
Mulch: Organic vs Non-organic
The decision to use an organic vs a non-organic mulch is not always obvious. Here are some tips on when and how I use mulch in our woodland gardens .
Woodland nurseries you need to know about
Not all Nurseries are created equal. Most provide plants your average gardener is looking to plant. But Woodland gardeners and native-plant gardeners are not your average gardeners. Here are four specialty nurseries you will want to check out online if you are looking for special plants or just reliable information on growing plants you already own.
Mulch Mania: Building a foundation for a low-maintenance garden
Building a solid foundation starts with your garden’s soil and there’s no better way to build a high-quality soil than to use mulch. Cedar mulch forms the foundation of our low-maintenance woodland garden. It’s benefits are too numerous to list but here’s a start.