Keeping it Natural – Building a Personal Swimming Hole

Far from appearing scummy or stagnant, this pond was filled with clear natural water – and required none of the work that a pool did to keep it fresh.

Cheesy Asparagus Tart

A spring dish that is sure to impress is this Cheesy Asparagus Tart. It’s a perfect appetizer before Sunday brunch or to cut up and take outside for some al fresco dining this spring.

Spring recipe & table decor

Ingredients, supply list and directions to create an Easter table.

Refresh Your Cocktail Menu for Spring

Ingredients and directions for some refreshing spring cocktails.

Smoothie Bowls

Smoothie bowls are a fun way to eat your smoothies. They are thicker than smoothies, loaded with nutrients and so fun to make with endless combinations and topping ideas. These three smoothie bowl recipes are made with frozen fruit and are a colourful treat you can enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. You’ll love these vegan smoothie bowls that are high in protein and fiber!

Wasaga – More Than Just a Beach

Welcome to the longest freshwater beach in the world!” proclaims the Wasaga Beach website. Comprising seven beaches, formerly independent communities amalgamated in the 1970s as one provincial park and town, Wasaga is the favoured destination for over two million people a year looking for summer beach fun.

The Silver Chalices – St John’s Church, Elora

The silver chalices are on display in the church. St John’s Church in Elora is a popular place to visit any time of the year to be inspired by the sounds of St John’s Parish Choir, one of Canada’s preeminent choirs, or take in a concert.

Becoming Wild in Amazonia

My journey into Amazonia starts in Quito, Ecuador, an ancestral gathering place of the Inca, located high up, 2850 metres (9350 feet), in the Andes mountains.  From here I fly 340 km in a modest sized plane into the jungle, to Coca, an oil-based town in the Oriente, eastern lowlands of Ecuador.  From Coca it’s another 100 km, down the Napo River, in a 20-metre-long motorized canoe, zooming at high speed towards Yasuni National Park.

A 25th Anniversary Celebration for Midtown Auto Repair

In 2011 Midtown was chosen as the Local Business of the Year by the Arthur & District Chamber of Commerce. Will attributes that achievement to the fact, “that we always treat clients as individuals and not numbers.”

Islandview Farm Equipment

We decided to find a tractor to compliment our line of equipment. After many comparisons of the tractors available on the market today, we found MAHINDRA tractors.

Ask the Health Expert: A Problem with Plants

By reducing oxalate consumption, many people have found incredible relief from a wide range of symptoms which doctors were unable to relieve.  A drastic change in diet can trigger an upsetting reaction.  It would be advisable to take stock of the diet you follow presently and tabulate the oxalate values of the foods you are consuming.

Setting the Stage for Your Home’s Success

Olive + Ash Staging and Interiors is an all women team who have built a reputation for beautifully staged homes and exceptional client service. Based in Orangeville, they have received the Diamond Readers Choice Award for Best Home Staging Services from their hometown for the last two years and are nominated again this year.

The Eatery Junction: Where You’re Like Family

Stepping into The Eatery Junction, outside of Orangeville on Hwy 10, is like stepping back in time into a diner of old. The bright clean space with a wide counter to greet you, neat tables of bright teal and matching chairs harken back to a time when the diner was the heart of the community, the place where you could grab a quality meal and have a chat with the friendly staff.

Living with ADHD

If you know someone with ADHD, it’s important to know that life is a little more complex because of how their brain works. Think of ADHD being like other conditions that you can’t see. Invisible doesn’t mean the struggle on the inside isn’t real.

The Complex Ecosystem of Ponds

A pond is fairly easy to maintain if it’s given a little TLC when required. It’s much easier, in fact, than a pool or garden.

Ask the Beauty Expert: Unveiling the Elixir of Youth

Incorporating Eltraderm’s Advanced Native Collagen + HA Hydrating Gel and other featured products into your skincare routine is a step towards achieving a radiant and youthful complexion. Let the skincare experts at Glam Nurse Jenny Medical Spa guide you on this journey to healthier, more beautiful skin and embrace the transformative power of collagen in your daily routine.

A Complete Renovation To A 150 Year Old Zina St Home

“The house was in poor shape. The roof leaked, the basement leaked, and the toilets leaked.”

But the full extent of those problems would not become evident until much later in the renovation process. The first order of business was re-landscaping the rear yard including installing armourstone, and updating an existing swimming pool.

April Showers and Spring Flowers

With your gardens, it’s always essential that you exercise caution and not start too soon. April can be a wet, and sometimes cold month, and the threat of frost, combined with wet soil, can both have adverse effects on your garden. Wait until at least mid April, and then keep in mind that frosts can still appear out of nowhere!

Playtime, It’s Serious Work!

Whether it’s imaginative play or physical play, the games and toys that children interact with, from infancy through their pre-teen years, are how they explore the world. Play is a child’s natural means to learn and too often it is neglected in favour of the more structured desk learning that we depend on as a society

Artist Feature: Ricky Schaede

“I want to keep building my business and explore my own imagination. To make a living with a positive impact. To be my own entity, proud of how I’ve manifested my purpose and destiny. And the opportunity to give the keys of imagination to my students.”