Monthly Archives: May 2022

Hi Neighbour, Well, what did you do on the May long weekend? Did you plan a special event? I sure did: to spend from dawn to dusk in my garden. I’m sorry I grumbled so much, but I had been … Continue reading →

DANDY DANDELIONS Gardeners say: when the dandelions are out, put out your Mason Bee cocoons. Well, I let my dandelions flourish for weeks in my backyard—to keep my bees happy. In years past, I’ve dug up the dandelions before they … Continue reading →

COLD SPRING After my decision to turn off my furnace on May 1st—a nice, sunny day—I had doubts about that decision. I wondered: is it just me or my part of the world that’s feeling the cold? What can explain … Continue reading →

Hi Neighbour, I have deliberately delayed writing my TGIF blog this week for what I consider a good reason. On May 1st, every year, I come to a decision about my comfort in my house. More than 10 years ago, … Continue reading →