As the lockdown progressed in time, I started pondering to myself how could I be a little more self sufficient? How could I grow a little more food for myself and my family? Given the resources available to myself I began scouring the internet for options, and after looking at videos on youtube and various articles on the internet I became more and more intrigued … Continue reading My Sunchoke Adventure
The ice has melted away, the mosquitoes and black flies have taken hold of the airways, and the trilliums are starting to bloom. Unfortunately as cottage owners, we can’t focus on rest and relaxation right away, there is work which needs to get done prior to summer rolling in. The May long weekend is typically recognized as the traditional opening ceremony for cottagers, and the … Continue reading Getting the Cottage ready for Spring
Nestled in the beautiful forest of Arrowhead Provincial Park, which is approximately a 2.5 hour drive from Toronto you will find one of the best Winter adventures which can be had in Ontario. I first visited the skating trail a few years ago before it gained in fame and popularity. The skating trail was recently named as one of the Top 50 Canadian Winter Experiences by FlightNetwork.com, … Continue reading Outdoor Skating at Arrowhead Provincial Park
Many of us have tried composting at the cottage, but are fearful of attracting bears or other animals to our compost piles. An exceptional alternate to composting outside is to Vermi-compost indoors all year long. Vermi-composting has become popular among backyard gardeners, urban farmers, and homesteaders looking to raise worms for personal use or to supplement a homesteading income. Continue reading “Composting with worms at the Cottage”
With every passing day we become more dependent on our electronics and gadgets to get us through our everyday life. While I agree that with technology there comes some advancements in how we live our lives, we cannot ever replace the bonds and intangibles that having a good neighbor at the cottage brings you. Continue reading “Good Cottage Neighbors – cherish what you have!”
While stand up paddling may have developed in various places around the world, It’s more modern form originated on the beaches of Hawaii but now stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has spread around the world. The popularity in this sport that combines surfing and kayaking is something to be amazed at as it is the fastest growing watersports on the planet! Continue reading “Stand Up Paddle Boarding”
All it takes is one spark for things to go wrong. A carelessly abandoned campfire or a campfire built without safe clearance can turn a small fire into a dangerous and fast-moving blaze. Be sure to build your campfire in a way that does not endanger anyone or the surrounding forest. Enjoy a safe campfire by following these campfire safety tips: Continue reading “Campfire Safety Tips”
It is springtime, and with the onset of longer days, warmer weather, we inevitably get dandelions infesting our lawns, and gardens. Whether you like them or hate them for what they are, you must admit they are adaptable, hardy and proliferate quickly. Many of us consider Dandelions a weed but consider the following facts before plucking them from your cottage. Dandelion Facts: Dandelion is a common … Continue reading Dandelions – Friend or Foe?
Seven years ago I began my journey as a cottage owner north of Huntsville, Ontario. At the time I did not know that I had been bitten by the gardening bug, a very insidious disease. Once the disease takes hold victims feel a compulsion to spend much of their free time digging in the dirt and using their money to buy plants and seeds. Continue reading “Mail Order Nurseries – Getting the right plants for your garden”
Winter in Ontario can sometimes feel long but there are many winter activities and outdoor adventures that you should experience Continue reading Great Winter Activities in Ontario
Is there anything more Canadian than gliding outside on a frozen pad of ice? Whether you are going for a skate with the family, or watching the kids play a pick-up game of pond hockey well after the sun sets, outdoor skating is a right of passage for Canadians of all ages. Continue reading “Skating Destinations in Ontario”
Three factors influence autumn leaf color- 1) leaf pigments, 2) length of night, and 3) weather. The timing of color change and leaf fall are primarily regulated by the increasing length of night. Continue reading “Why do leaves change different colors in the fall?”
There is no doubt the fall is upon us, the heat and humidity of the summer is gone, and brought with it the crispness and breeze of fall. Take some time out this fall to go for a drive to explore Ontario and the brilliant fall colors that come with it. To ensure that you are coordinating you drive with the peak colors please refer … Continue reading Top 5 Ontario Fall Drives
As the years progressed, and my youth vanished behind me, I decided to explore Ontario in Greater Depth. My first steps of exploring Ontario further was not through cottaging but rather camping. I explored as much as I could, enjoying parks in Ontario such as Arrowhead, Algonquin, Restoule, and Bon Echo to just name a few. Continue reading “Caught the Itch”
My passion for cottaging began in my early teens. Going up weekly to Wasaga beach was not the ruggedest of cottaging experiences but it taught me the love for the outdoors and about camaraderie while spending hours around the campfire with family and friends. It wasn’t much of a cottage that we used to go to but it taught me the value of family, … Continue reading How it all began
