It’s Canada Day this Friday, July 1st, so why not celebrate by taking a look at the Top 10 reasons why you should visit this beautiful country!
10. Interesting man-made attractions
9. Diversity
8. Fun for the whole family
7. French Heritage
6. Four seasons to enjoy: winter, spring, summer and fall
5. Events and festivals
4. Amazing array of outdoor activities
3. Affordability
2. Natural Wonders
1. Spectacular cities
Read more, according to About.com HERE
Canada goose, Photo Credit: JohanBeste
10) You’ve tried going vegetarian, vegan, raw, or macrobiotic at least once.
9) You have three different types of flax products in your kitchen.
8 ) When someone asks you to bring chips and dip to a party, you show up with kale chips and homemade hummus.
7) You think serving a sandwich on white bread should be a punishable crime
6) Of course you’ve heard of quinoa, tempeh, and adzukis — who hasn’t?
5) You use the words “organic” and “food” interchangeably.
4) You only shop at health food stores and farmers markets (or you grow your own food).
3) It takes you over an hour to buy groceries because you have to read every single label.
2) You won’t eat artificial anything and wouldn’t dare let a food past your lips that contains hydrogenated oil.
and last but not least…
1) Your fridge is 90 percent produce.
1- Survey the Yard
2- Order Tools and Plants
3- Get Ready to Mow
4- Prune Trees and Shrubs
5- Take a Soil Test
6- Prepare New Beds
7- Plant
8- Fertilize
9- Start a Compost Pile
10- Clean Bird Feeders and Baths
1. Plants need sun, water and nutrients to grow. We need food, water, shelter, exercise and community to grow and thrive.
2. Healthy plants can withstand disease, pests and draught, at least for a little while. With reserves of time, money, space, energy and love we can withstand the little bumps in the road.
3. Native plants grow better and with less fuss then exotic plants. Develop your natural skills and talents instead of struggling to become an expert in all areas.
4. Every plant doesn’t have the same level of need for sun, water, and nutrients. Do what works for you, not what works for someone else.
5. Manure and bugs can help plants to grow better. The challenges in life often teach you the best lessons.
6. A garden is never the same. It is always changing, evolving and adapting. We need to be life long learners.
7. Plants have a dormant period when they rest and store energy for their next growth spurt. We too need time to rest and store up energy for the next stage in our growth.
8. Some plant combinations, like marigolds keeping bugs off of the tomato plants are complimentary, others like the ivy that smothers ever plant in its way are deadly. Your neighbors can help or hurt you. Be careful with who you associate.
9. Little weeds are easier to pull then big weeds with deep roots. Practice a little “daily weeding” in your life. Spend sometime every day on the area of your life that tends to get “weedy”. If you seem to accumulate clutter this could be as simple as spending 15 minutes a day de-cluttering.
10. The super huge vegetable doesn’t usually taste good and every gardener knows you can be overrun with zucchini. Bigger isn’t always better and more isn’t always what you really need or want. Know how much is enough for you.
According to AngelaZakon.com
10. We think too small.
9. We think too straight.
8. We’re afraid to cut down a tree, or rip out old shrubs.
7. We devote too much space to lawn.
6. We don’t use enough small trees and shrubs.
5. We plant the wrong plant in the wrong place.
4. We get suckered into taking the easy way out.
3. We use too few containers, structures, art, accessories, and other types of non-plant materials.
2. We don’t test, correct, and amend our soil.
1. We design and plant garden beds based on flower color.
According to RenegadeGardener.com
1. Tomatoes
2. Spring Onion
3. Silver Beet and Rainbow Chard
4. Beetroot
5. Carrots
6. Capsicum
7. Rocket lettuce
8. Combination lettuces
9. Basil
10. Eggplant
According to HomeSite.com
1. Have less lawn and more plants or paving – this reduces water usage.
2. Plant Australian native species – work with your surroundings, not against them.
3. Use your lawn clippings and food waste in a compost or mulch area.
4. Water your garden in the evening rather than the middle of the day – this will reduce evaporation
5. Make or install a pond – this is great for wildlife
6. Install a rainwater tank
7. Grow your own food – start with herbs… (food is about 30% of your carbon footprint)
8. Cover your pool or spa – this will also reduce evaporation
9. Group your plants to even out water use
10. Prepare the soil to maximise drainage
According to Kevin07.com
1. Aster novi-belgii (Michaelmas Daisy)
2. Caryopteris (Blue Mist Shrub)
3. Chelone (Turtlehead)
4. Chrysanthemum
5. Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed)
6. Helenium (Sneezeweed)
7. Helianthus (Perennial Sunflower)
8. Heliopsis (False Sunflower)
9. Sedum (Stonecrop)
10. Solidago (Goldenrod)
According to About.com
1. Trowel
2. Watering can
3. Transplanting spade
4. Fork
5. Utility bag
6. Pruners
7. Shears or scissors
8. Soaker hose
9. Wheelbarrow or garden cart
10. Edger
According to StyleAtHome.com
