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.
Do hydrangeas have a place in the wildlife garden?
Hydrangeas can be an extremely showy addition to any garden, but their value to wildlife is not always fully appreciated because not all varieties are valuable to wildlife.
Pentax 17 has taken analog photography to new heights
The Pentax 17 is taking analog photography to new heights. We take a look at the Auto 110 and how it stands up to the newest Pentax film camera.
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.
Garden mister is cool addition to your wildlife garden
A recent heat wave put the focus on ways we can help our garden visitors through these difficult times and a mister is the perfect choice.
Pentax Auto 110 vs The Pentax Q: A study in B&W
Comparing a tiny trio of digital and film cameras in the garden using B&W images.
Garden Inspiration: Exploring the gardens of Niagara On The Lake
Throughout Canada, the United States and Europe there are special cities, towns and neighbourhoods dedicated to beautiful gardens. Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of those inspirational towns.
Flower photography: Exploring Lensbaby’s creative effects
Creative flower photography is taken to a whole new level with Lensbaby line of excellent lenses.
Create a tapestry of ground covers
Creating a tapestry of ground covers creates texture in the garden and adds interest that a single ground cover cannot create.
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.
A walk in the garden: Finding inspiration in public gardens
Public gardens are an excellent way to find inspiration for your own gallery.
The art of capturing Cherry trees in bloom
Capturing the Cherry Tree blossom can be challenging but these five tips will help ensure your success.
Pentax I-10 Digital is forgotten gem with vintage style
Pentax’s tiny I-10 digital is a beautiful little point-and-shoot camera that looks all too familiar to the Auto 110 and the lovely miniaturized Pentax Q series of cameras.
Rabbits in the woodland garden
Rabbits are a reality in any garden. They are sweet little beings that need a safe place to call home and why not make it our woodland gardens.
Adding Trilliums to your woodland or shade garden
There are more than 40 different species of Trilliums. Look to plant ones that are native to your area.
How to plant a hanging basket
Hanging baskets are perfect opportunities to add a punch of colour to your patio.
Why we need more birch trees in our gardens
Birch trees are among the best trees for wildlife we can plant in our gardens. Not only ar they a beautiful addition, they are also important for wildlife.
Wolverine Scanner review: Revisiting your old images
Today’s film revival has caused many of photographers to look into different ways to scan their old slides or negatives. The Wolverine system and other all-in-one scanners are worth investigating.
2024 Gardener’s Idea book: A sure sign of spring
Proven Winners’ 2024 Garden Idea Book is another impressive and informative booklet gardeners will want to get their hands on as soon as possible.
How to attract screech owls to your woodland wildlife gardens
Screech owls are popular visitors to suburban woodland gardens and are beginning to increase their numbers in Canada, in part, because more homeowners are installing nesting boxes on their properties. Screech owls are among the smallest in North America but they eat more than their share of mice and rats making them a favourite for woodland gardeners.