Lois Hole Hospital For Women Opens In Edmonton

lberta Health Services and Alberta Health and Wellness officially opened the new Lois Hole Hospital for Women at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton in April. Part of the hospital is dedicated to providing care for women and families in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. “It’s a great pleasure and honour to be involved […] Read more

U Of C, Parks Canada Investigating Causes Of Algae

It’s nicknamed “rock snot,” and the University of Calgary is working with Parks Canada to learn more about this noxious algae’s origins and cause of growth. Leland Jackson, professor and associate head of grad studies in the department of biological sciences, discovered Didymosphenia geminata, also known as “didymo,” when he was conducting research on land […] Read more





Springtime Means Time For Rhubarb

Rhubarb is one of the first plants to come up in the garden. Keep these recipes handy to have available when it’s ready to pick. MARSHMALLOW RHUBARB DESSERT 3 c. sliced rhubarb 1/2 of a 3-oz. (85-g) pkg. strawberry jelly powder 1/3 c. honey 1/4 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. […] Read more



Here’s what ours did to finance a trip to Wales

During October 2009 our youngest two children travelled to Wales for three weeks. They went alone and stayed with relatives while they were there and it was a fabulous experience for them in many ways. What made this trip extra special is that they earned the money for the trip completely on their own. My […] Read more

With Prairie-hardy varieties available now, these are not just for more moderate climates

Hydrangeas, those dramatic flowering shrubs once thought suitable only for more moderate climates, are now a Prairie garden staple. ANNABELLE Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle is an excellent, hardy variety. Its spectacular white drumstick blooms can measure from 10 to 14 inches across and more. Typically, Annabelle grows about three to five feet in height and blooms […] Read more


Get Ready For Spring

First! Allow me to begin with an expression of appreciation. Somehow thank you doesn’t seem nearly adequate, but I say it anyway. Many, many thanks to my phenomenal family of readers. Hundreds of you entered my Singing Gardener draws. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to those who provided prizes. A lot of readers […] Read more

Check Out These Garden Centres For Prairie-Hardy Stock

Sue Armstrong Love Hearing From You Do you have a story about a farm-or home-based business? How about some household management tips? Does someone in the family have a special-diet need? Share some of your recipes and some meal ideas. Send them to FarmLife, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0H1. Phone 1-800-665-0502 or email […] Read more