A weather stick is a traditional means of weather prediction. It is a piece of balsam fir mounted outdoors. It twists upwards in low humidity and downwards in high-humidity environments. They’re incredibly simple – just a stick with the bark removed and a little piece of the tree’s trunk left attached so that you can […]
Month: September 2020
Richard Mund – Potter
For the past 22 years Richard’s focus has been on making decorated functional pottery. When he is creating, he tries to make the surface feel fresh and rich in colour. His pieces are intended to be used in a domestic environment so he keeps forms generally simple while being considerate of weight, attention to detail […]
Garden Tips: Fall migration’s on its way
As we move into fall, the birds begin their move for the winter. Although there are still plenty of American Goldfinch and Northern Cardinal young begging for food, most of this year’s hatchlings are now fully independent of mom and dad and are footloose and fancy free. As young disperse from their home base, the […]
Garden Gate: Episode 197-Dog Bite Steel (August 28th, 2020)
https://youtu.be/XHaGrlrJeG8 We always have a great time visiting with artists J.P Schoss and Brenda Tucker of Dog Bite Steel. Our vehicle comes back packed with great pieces! And they never last long in the shop. Made from recycled propane and oil tanks, these colourful pieces add some quirkiness to your home or garden and are […]
