Nobody opens the cottage season thinking about what’s happening underground or out back. But ignoring both for too long is exactly how a great long weekend turns into a foul … Continued
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If you own a larger recreational property, you already know that maintaining it is a different animal from mowing a suburban lawn. There are laneways to grade, firewood to move, … Continued
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What is the status of purple loosestrife and zebra mussels? We don’t hear about them nearly as much anymore. Does that mean we “solved” them? Or that the environment has … Continued
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Bat boxes are a great way to welcome bats—and their insect-eating services—to your property, but new research suggests placement of the boxes could make the difference between a cozy daytime … Continued
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