Tag Archives: gardens

quick post Friday

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

I just did the 6:45 am yoga class at Yellow Dog, grabbed a coffee (it’s part of the class, at the end! Brilliant idea) and now I’m at home for a minute to change before I head off to work. … Continue reading →

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Lately…

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

This is the Community Garden I’ve talked about before. It’s continuing to take shape. I like the tiled-sort of bricks between the beds. Very wheelchair-accessible, and also pretty. Nice! Myself and my friend Kate were sitting there at the garden, … Continue reading →

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Compost!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Let the breaking down of foodstuffs begin. (This is my new friend – Soilsaver – who I put together on Sunday afternoon of this past weekend. I must say that I was very proud of myself when I had finished.) … Continue reading →

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Frugal Friday on Thursday

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Kate Oland is not just a great speaker and advocate for rural living, she’s also a librarian at Baddeck’s public library. There, she creates and holds wonderful programming for the public, in a space that overlooks Baddeck’s picturesque harbour. Having … Continue reading →

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Lately… May 2012

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

It’s a beautiful Sunday. I’ve had my customary Sunday late morning lie-in and now I’m itching to get outside and be in the sun, feel the breeze on my bare arms. Spring and early summer here in Cape Breton is … Continue reading →

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A community garden is growing in Baddeck…

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Every now and again on my lunchtime walks I’ll saunter by the spot where the community garden is going in. I like seeing the plan come to life. County CAO Sandy Hudson tells me that there are around seven beds … Continue reading →

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Just like that…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

And just like that… summer is here. Well, not really, I know. But the weather has been so fine. And all the leafed things are making this year’s batch. The village is filling with cars and visitors. The warm breezes … Continue reading →

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