Up here in Canada, we’ve had several weeks of seemingly non-stop heat. Humid and muggy, sweating as soon as you step outside, heat.  But I still see people walking...

In the summer months, nothing beats a weekend away, either in a tent, trailer, or under the stars, out in nature, living amidst the elements. All across North America,...

Did you know that gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in North America? It’s true. More than half the population in the USA and a whopping 74% of Canadians enjoy...

Just as it has been for the last few years, as summer ramps up, we’re seeing more and more reports of blue-green algae poisoning in dogs in the news. Blue-green algae is a...

We love bees. As pollinators, they are part of a complex, interconnected ecosystem that allow a diverse number of different species to co-exist: trees, flowers, and other...

Right now, at our house in Ontario, Canada, the mosquitos are driving us bonkers! If we step outside, within minutes we’re batting them away. Forget about sitting outside to...