Tired of fall lawn care? So is the ecosystem
For those of us with lawns to care for, autumn often comes with the laborious tasks of raking up fallen leaves, removing expired garden...
Carnivorous plants: Friends, fauna or both?
Pets are a common companion for people of all ages, and come in a variety of forms. I myself had seven birds and two...
What’s the ‘science’ behind the Farmers’ Almanac?
When it comes to predicting long-term weather forecasts for parts of Canada and the United States, the Farmers’ Almanac is generally one of the...
Reflections from a plant mom
Shelley Hepworth, a biology professor at Carleton University, sees plants not just as photosynthetic organisms, but as “little green pets” you can put on...
Itchy, runny, sneezy: Seasonal allergies explained
Ah, it’s finally summertime. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, everything is itchy, your nose can’t decide whether it’s runny or stuffy,...
