Adapting to a New Normal
Another year has gone by and it’s been rather amusing to listen to long term seasonal forecasts since we’ve reached the point where the experts …
Outdoors
Winter Gardening: Embracing the Season of Stillness
During the winter months, it’s completely natural and acceptable to adopt a more laid-back attitude toward your garden. As temperatures drop and snow begins to …
A Neighborhood Organizer – For The Trees
In 1997 Sandy Agnew bought 47 acres in Oro-Medonte township. He was attracted to the property because of its wetland. Shortly after he purchased it, …
The Transformative Power of Gardening
Gardening, at its core, is a practice that intertwines personal expression with the organic world, creating spaces that are not only visually appealing but also …
Can Caterpillars Predict Weather?
A sign that Fall is settling in is when there are many sightings of black & rusty orange caterpillars criss-crossing the roads and open lawn …
Forest Bathing: A Natural Boost for Mind, Body, and Soul
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, offers a way to reconnect with nature and restore mental and …
Announcing the Opening of The Roost Market
The Roost Farm is thrilled to announce the opening of The Roost Market, offering a wide array of local farm products and fresh, ready-to-go meals …
The Wildness of Our Gardens
One might typically think of a garden as a tame and orderly space. However, there is a growing trend towards embracing the wildness of our …
From Beauty to Bond
In 2018, Evelyn Frantzke & Robert Williamson had an encounter at The Orillia Fall Fair that changed their lives. The Couchiching Conservancy had a table …
Fall Clean Up is Easy
It’s leaf season once again. Queue the symphony of gas-powered equipment erupting in every neighbourhood. There seems to be an unexplained urgency to clear off …