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A squirrel completely wrecked my plans

May 20, 2025 7 min to read

I sit here, a week post-knee-repair-surgery, gazing at my plants that are overgrowing their pots. Imagining the disaster of overgrown weeds in the garden and greenhouse. Itching to be in …

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Imbolc and Groundhog Day

February 2, 2025 4 min to read

Discover the ancient roots of Imbolc, its connection to Groundhog Day, and its significance for gardeners as a time of renewal and seasonal transition.

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GardeningLifeGuides

Reduce Dependence on Imported Vegetables

February 1, 2025 6 min to read

Find out which vegetables Canada commonly imports from the US to how to grow your own and keep it local. Explore local options to support sustainability and self-sufficiency.

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Welcome Roscoe!

January 31, 2025 5 min to read

Meet Roscoe, our adorable new rescue puppy! This lovable Mastiff cross is settling into his forever home, and we can’t wait to share his journey. Follow along for heartwarming updates!

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LifeWeather & ClimateLife in Alberta

The Winter Solstice

December 21, 2024 4 min to read

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with insights into its history, rituals, and global festivities, marking the year’s shortest day and the journey toward brighter times.

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LifeAnimals

Summer of Dog

August 31, 2023 4 min to read

All of the productivity of a summer can seem to disappear in the blink of an eye. And we did have a mostly busy and productive summer, almost right up …

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Life in AlbertaLifeAnimals

Calli needs new hips, would you share her story?

April 6, 2022 1 min to read

I need your time – just a moment of it! One of our puppies has need of a new set of hips! Because we’ve already written the story out, I’ll …

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GardeningLifeAnimals

A Pup, and the Plants

April 30, 2021 5 min to read

I fell in love with Rottweilers longer ago than I want to think about, but only started caring for one, 6 years ago. Our Artemis is a wonderful companion – …

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LifeSkin CareProducts

Pluggin’ along

November 15, 2020 4 min to read

Sitting at the kitchen table on my new laptop makes updating the website a lot easier (than hiding in the computer room on a desktop). The mister and I bought …

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LifeSoapingThoughts

Hello, there

February 27, 2017 2 min to read

It’s been a while since I posted anything. The past year has been a hectic mix a bunch of adjectives that aren’t very optimistic or positive. We’ve come through the …

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SoapingLife

No rest for the wicked! (or is it weary?) 

November 7, 2015 1 min to read

What with farming, helping with house repairs, the puppy, kids and all their related stuff, and getting back into my other primary profession, Amy Garrett Design (check it out if …

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ThoughtsLife

How much is that soap??

April 29, 2014 3 min to read

I get comments occasionally – from folks used to paying less than a dollar for store bought detergent “soap” bars – who range from confused to downright angry that I …

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