My favorite strip in the ol’ daily commute is in full bloom: Dogwood Row aka the false flat of Nairn Falls. When this magical time finally happens I know spring has officially arrived. These native beauties symbolizes this time of …
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Happy Anniversary, to me.
It was a year ago to the day while consuming a couple tasty Steam Works IPAs in a Richmond Irish Pub en route to a family vacation in Mexico that I took the plunge and joined the Traced Elements family. …

The Last Squash
Bittersweet times are upon me these days as my personal stock levels of fresh garden produce dwindle down to the last survivors. Luckily seed ordering is in full effect to keep the dream alive! Yet, even though the light at …

Growth
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” Forrest Gump Without a shadow of a doubt I can say this has been one of my most challenging years to date. Thus, I’ve been quick to …

Gifts for Soil Lovers
HOE HOE HOE: a gardener’s salute to the holidays! The countdown is officially on to the day jolly ol’ Saint Nick gobbles up treats left by excited little people, adds a splash of rum to a glass of eggnog and …

Obsession
Lately I’m having a hard time drawing the line between what should get more attention: my new Le Creuset Dutch oven or planning out my garden for next year. What to cook vs what to plant. Either way both schools …

Pumpkin Gnocchi
The rainy days of fall have come at last and today even a bit of the white stuff. But thanks to our extended August weather my garden saw yet another expansion complete with an Asian pear tree, perennials, and flowering …

An Apple a Day
You already know that fall is my favourite time of the year. It also happens to be one of the busiest times of year for me at work. So busy that sometimes it feels hard to find a full breath. …

#falltimealltime
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or at least it’s MY favourite time of the year. Colours start to pop as the foliage begins its natural, beautiful progression to death and my appreciation for the warmth of …

Sky Camp Kohlrabi
There’s something to be said for being in the right place at the right time. Over the consumption of tasty beverages at the Beer Farmers, my girlfriend was casually asked if she’d like to host a bunch of mountain bikers …