Green Renaissance
The wintergreen on the shoreline
How a small, green leaf showed me how to relate to a shoreline.
Read MoreWhat I learned from a song sparrow one summer
Or why noticing is the beginning of a journey that leads to action.
Read MoreThe less you control, the better it feels
Why our landscapes make weekends stressful and how a different kind of care fixes that.
Read MoreNature is good. Let’s have more of it
If you live in the Highlands, it’s likely you love nature. So let’s have more of it… and here’s what happens when we do.
Read MoreFive Quiet Recognitions
Do any of these feel familiar?
Read MoreBiggest Haliburton Natural Garden Questions Answered
I was interviewed by Canoe FM for a new show that will be launched in January 2026. Here are my answers.
Read MoreTrapped on society’s mowercoaster ride: why lawns are an invisible cage
If we don’t have a neatly trimmed lawn, we can feel like we don’t fit in. How can we break free of this invisible cage?
Read MoreShifting Baselines: The Legacy We Leave
We’ve forgotten how much nature we’ve lost. Now ‘lake legacy leaders’ are bringing it back and leaving something for our children.
Read MoreHow to Create a Landscape that Belongs Here
To make your home truly belong in its surroundings, the finishing touch comes from thoughtful planting choices, creating a natural connection to the local environment.
Read MoreTransform your shoreline, transform your legacy
Natural shorelines increase property value, protect water quality, and create a meaningful legacy. The new standard in cottage ownership is working with nature.
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