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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Book Review: The Beaver Manifesto by Glynnis Hood
After my recent visit to the Cross Conservation Area, I wanted to learn more about the relationship between beavers and wetlands. My investigation quickly led me to this video clip on CBC player, featuring Glynnis Hood making a strong case … Continue reading
How Does Our Garden Grow?
The short answer is…slowly! It’s been about 5 weeks since we planted carrots, parsnips, leeks, beets, peas and beans from seed. As of today, the carrot tops are just starting to look more leafy than grassy. The biggest beet tops … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Calgary apples, Calgary vegetable garden, homemade Italian soda, postaday
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Bow River Still Running High, Plenty of Wildflowers in Bloom
A short break in the persistent June rain prompted us to head outside this morning for a short walk along the Riverside Trail in east Canmore. The first part of our short trek paralleled Three Sisters Creek, which is running … Continue reading
Posted in Canmore
Tagged Bow River, June 2012 Bow River flood, photography, postaday, postaweek2012, wild flowers
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close
Last fall we planted 8 alium bulbs in our back yard. Over the past week we’ve learned that 4 have white flowers and 4 have light purple flowers. Seven of the eight are fully open, but this one has been … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged alium, gardening, postaday, postaweek2012, weekly photo challenge
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Geocaching at Sandy Beach Park
On Saturday we attended the annual “end of the year” potluck for all the members of the competition team from Calgary Taekwondo Academy. For a few years running, our taekwondo master has reserved a picnic spot (with charcoal BBQ) at … Continue reading
Posted in Geocaching
Tagged Calgary, calgary parks, Elbow River, Harvie family, pedestrian bridge, postaday, postaweek2012, Sandy Beach park, waymarking
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