Focus on vintage Pentax 110 lenses on the Pentax Q
The Pentax Auto 110 lenses are capable of some impressive results, especially if you use one of the hacks that help sharpen the lenses and create a greater depth of field.
Joe Pye Weed: Pollinator magnet that’s perfect for wet areas
Sweet Joe Pye Weed is an impressive native wildflower that attracts a range of pollinators from bees to butterflies.
Hummingbird images and digital creations
Capturing and creating memorable images of hummingbirds can be an extremely rewarding experience.
How to make nectar (sugar water) for hummingbirds
Creating your own hummingbird nectar is easy, but there are steps you can take to make it a healthy alternative to natural nectar sources.
How to grow common milkweed and why it should be in every garden
Common milkweed is not just for butterflies. Every garden needs a patch of these beautiful flowers in their front or back gardens.
Lumix LX7: Perfection in a tiny, full-featured package
Panasonic’s Lumix LX7 is the ideal camera for the advanced photographer looking for a premium camera in a tiny package.
How to attract Blue Jays and are they mean birds?
They’re boisterous, bullies that add a hit of colour to our backyards. Blue Jays are one of the most beloved birds in our gardens, but it was not long ago when they were threatened by a deadly virus that wiped out hundreds of thousands of birds.
Discover the Beauty and Versatility of Virginia creeper
Virginia Creeper is an excellent native vine that can be grown up trees and trellises or used as an effective ground cover in the woodland garden.
Olympus PEN camera delivers sophistication in a stylish package
The Olympus PEN and PEN-EPL camera systems are examples of digital cameras that combine style with a little retro to create the ideal combination for amateur and advanced amateurs looking for a compact everyday camera.
A love-hate relationship with Hostas
If you live in deer country you likely share my love/hate relationship with hosta.
Best native ground covers for shade, and how to get the most out of them
Here are a few of the top native ground covers for shady locations.
Grow Butterfly Weed for more than just butterflies
Butterfly weed, a member of the milkweed family, is both attractive to butterflies as well as a host plant for monarch butterflies. You want it in your garden.
Rocky Mountain columbine: Adding a hit of blue to your garden
Rocky Mountain Columbine is an excellent addition to any garden, adding a spot of elegance and a punch of blue.
Cuphea Vermillionaire takes centre stage in hummingbird corner
If you are looking to attract hummingbirds, you need to include Cuphea Vermillionaire on your list of plants. Grow it in the landscape or in containers and planters.
Pentax K5: And Day In the Life of My Garden
The Pentax K5 is a 13-year-old camera that continues to perform against some of its top competitors in the advanced amateur role.
Embracing weeds and native plants is focus of 2023 Chelsea Flower Show
If we can learn anything from the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show it is that we need to begin embracing weeds in our garden both for their aesthetics and to benefit the wildlife in our gardens.
Create a hummingbird hangout in your garden
Creating a hangout in your garden just for hummingbirds involves providing them with their favourite things and then sitting back and enjoying the fun they have.
Creeping phlox: Ground cover adds splash of purple to the garden
If you are looking to add a splash of purple to your landscape, look no further than creeping phlox. This tough ground cover is a standout in spring when it blooms profusely.
A weekend of warblers in the woodland garden
It was an unforgettable weekend of warblers in the woodland garden. Here’s how it happened and how it can happen to you if you create the right habitat.
Nature’s garden art (Five tips and DIY ideas)
Garden art comes in many forms in a Woodland Garden, from nature in the form of a moss-covered boulder or a fallen tree branch to a rusty buck standing watch over the garden. Garden art can be subtle or add a little whimsy to your outdoor space.