No Drought This Year
This year is shaping up to be a lot wetter than the last five, which is great for gardeners.
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Water Management on Southern Vancouver Island
Will the provincial government act on the recommendations in the new Watershed Watch report for BC?
Gardening During a Drought
Lately I’ve been wondering if gardening is a frivolous activity.
Drought Hits Close to Home
Last week I wrote about drought in the Cowichan Valley. This week that drought has hit home. We live in a rural area, which means … Read more
Drought problems in the Cowichan Valley
Water levels in Cowichan Lake and the Cowichan River are at record lows. What does this mean for our summer?
Yes, Winter Drought is a Thing
Water levels are low in the Cowichan River this spring. Snowmelt may help, but will it be enough? This past week, officials notified Cowichan Valley … Read more
Saturday Shot: 3 Nov
A gorgeous chrysanthemum in our perennial garden.
Accepting My Limitations
Fall is coming. The geese form wiggly skeins of pointed v’s, honking over the sound of their rustling feathers as they fly low over our … Read more
When it comes to nature, what language are we speaking?
Spring seems as though it’s halfway here, but it can’t make up its mind. The daffodils are starting to sprout, as is the garlic. The … Read more
September: The Start of a New Year
We’re halfway through September. The evenings are getting cooler, and we’ve been getting light rain showers every few days. In the mornings when I do … Read more
