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Jim’s Notebook February 4, 2010
Hits & Misses: Time-lapse photography & caught on tape
Question of the Week: I stopped fertilizing my houseplants for the winter. When should I restart?
Science & Technology: Becoming weed wise
Mea culpa. It seems there was a flaw in my opening argument last week. So, my thanks to the faithful and well-educated readers of the Notebook, who e-mailed regarding my corn rant. My premise was that since corn is a native North American plant, it couldn’t possibly have been fed to the animals of Ancient Greece. But as readers pointed out, corn can be a generic term for many types of grain …
Seed Storage
first published January 21, 2010
All it takes is one warm January day to prompt itchy-footed Prairie gardeners to dig out their leftover seeds and start planning for spring and start wondering if they’re still any good. Which is good because otherwise the only other pressing question for me is when are the batteries in the talking car I gave my son for Christmas going to die?
Well…I can give you an answer to the seed question and it’s this: it depends what you mean by good. In the greenhouse, the criterion for keeping or discarding seed includes a checklist of …
Enjoy Gardening Spring 2010 |
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Sneak a PeekEnjoy Gardening is a twice-yearly publication committed to delivering expert information and inspiring images that capture the minds and imaginations of Canadian gardeners. Although our strongest focus is on gardening, each issue of our magazine incorporates lifestyle elements that reflect our philosophy that a garden is more than a thing to tend—it’s a destination; a place to reflect, relax, and reconnect. |
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| Hear the Night MusicWe take many daytime sounds for granted, but with the setting sun we become conscious of distant traffic, nighttime birdcalls and rustling leaves. Ponds and other water features come alive when lit for nighttime viewing, but in the dark, it’s the water’s music that becomes its greatest draw. |
Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Rhubarb SyrupWake up your taste buds with tart, jewel-toned syrup drizzled over light and lemony pancakes. |
