June 25, 2010

There is an article in today's Calgary Herald about the emerging field of behavioural ecology. An increasing number of studies are showing that plants are able to make decisions in defiance of the long-held belief that a creature must possess a brain and central nervous system to form even rudimentary thoughts.

June 18, 2010

The Toronto Star this week reviews a book on pruning that appears to be better than most. If you're looking for one book that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about how to prune your trees and shrubs, this one looks like it could fill that bill.

June 11, 2010

Nothing beats a stroll in the garden during those sunrise and sunset hours when the light seems to hit everything perfectly. This article in The Montreal Gazette explores all the ways a garden can be optimized for viewing during these two periods of the day. There are lots of plant suggestions as well as suggestions for hardscaping. Enjoy!

June 4, 2010

The New York Times ran an article this week about the growing popularity of terrariums. I can't remember the last time I constructed one of these or even saw one in someone's home. Not since grade school would be my guess. I've linked to the slideshow (and not to the article although there is one) since it's the pictures that interest me more than a rundown on a fad I'm unlikely to participate in.