INVASIVE SPECIES
Starry Stonewort – it sounds pretty, even harmless, but don’t let the precious wee white flowers fool you. SSW is an aggressive
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Kawartha Lakes
Got Weeds?
Long cold winters leave cottagers looking forward to summer and swimming, but as the weather warms up, weeds become noticeable.
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Raising Country Kids
Thoughts of living ‘in the country’ often conjure images of total isolation, being forced to travel long distances to find
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How to Enjoy Maximalism at Home
while keeping it from looking overwhelming or cluttered Tip #1: Go maximalist with your plants Layering and stacking plants of
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Why Ultraviolet (UV)?
This is the time of year we see bacteria counts jump in surface water, and in wells influenced by surface
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
“More Than Just Buildings” I was born in Windsor, Ontario and the odd time when I visited my old neighbourhood,
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Springing into Nettle Season
Sap flows, birds sing and the trees bud with the promise of growth renewed. This time of year brings with
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Lakefield Farmers’ Market 2021 Season “Opening Day” May 20th.
Lakefield Farmers’ Market 2021 Season “Opening Day” is Thursday, May 20th from 9am–1pm in the arena parking lot next to
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R&J Machine – Family Owned & Operated for 45 Years
If you live in Cottage Country, chances are the name R&J Machine is well known to you. This family owned and
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Welcome to the Spring into Summer Issue of Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine
Welcome to the time of year where we gingerly step outside in our sandals hoping for the warmer weather –
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