Suppose a Rose – Halton Roses Ideal for Oakville and Burlington
“By any other name would still smell as sweet” By Becky Dumias Is there a flower thatβs been romanticized and revered as much as…
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Gardening for Flavour – It’s All About the Heirlooms
They taste so good, tangy, sweet, and oh so luscious. The right tomato makes me swoon with my eyes closed, in contrast to others…
Paint Nights – Encourage Creativity and Camraderie
If you are planning a night out with friends, the chances are your socializing plans seem too predictable. Shake it up. Move the movies…
Down on the Farm Cooking Classes
Itβs about a two-hour drive from Cynthia Petersβs 35 acre farm in Prince Edward County to her old office in Toronto. The view, however,…
Take It Outside – Plan a Grand Garden Party
Who says all the best parties end up in the kitchen? Backyard gardens are the perfect place to host a great gathering, especially during…
Hitting Halton’s Hiking Trails
I‘m not sure if William Shakespeare was much of a hiker, but according to experts, his plays would have been even better had he…
Explore Six Nations on the Grand River!
If you know a thing or two about local history, or if you read Joseph Boydenβs recent novel The Orenda, you may be familiar…
It’s about Thyme, Basil, Sage and Mint – DIY Herb Gardens
Using fresh ingredients is always best, especially those youβve proudly cultivated yourself. CreatingΒ your own DIY herb gardens is a great way to liven up…
Ontario Rhubarb – A Force to be Reckoned With
If you were thinking that Ontario rhubarb was one of the first crops out of the ground every spring and itβs harvested along with…
Activity Time – After School Programs in Oakville and Burlington
Every week more than 3,000 students file into the Oakville Academy of the Arts for after school programs to learn about dance, music, fine…