Welcome To Canadian Country Woman!
My name is Sara, and this site has come about as a result of my love for the simpler things in life. Within these pages you will find everything from gardening information and tips, through cooking, baking, and preserving to photos I have taken. Who knows, I might even throw in some local stories and legends too!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a totally different country?
What kinds of sights would you see? How do the people live? Is it easy to travel, and get around? What are the crops like? Do they even have grocery stores?
A friend of mine, Anwar, has set out on an exciting new project in L'Amandier, Morocco. Sitting on a plateau surrounded by the magnificent snow-capped Atlas Mountains, a short distance from Sir Richard Branson's luxury retreat, Kasbah Tamadot, L’Amandier is in one of Morocco’s most natural and peaceful environments.
Anwar's housing development is nestled on a 50,000 square metre plateau. Only 5% of the land will be built on to ensure the natural environment is conserved, and that the ecology stays intact. With the vibrant chaos of Marrakech just an hour away, L'Amandier is a peaceful respite. This is somewhere one can’t help but relax, unwind and enjoy the clean air, unspoilt panoramic views, tranquility and space. Click here to check out L'Amandier, Morocco. Also be sure to go to the Blog section for lots of local details, as well as great photos.
Hurray for summer! I don't know about your part of the world, but here in Northern Canada it was a long time coming. My garden is very short in height this year, and yet plants are already setting fruit and some even going to seed. But those garden crops always taste delicious!
One of the joys of having family near is watching the little ones. A couple of pages the children might enjoy are:
Kids Gardens: Fun ideas for the little gardener in your life.
Mean Plants: Bored with the usual? Carnivorous plants offer a fascinating, new perspective.
Other handy garden articles are:
Natural Bug Sprays: How to make natural bug sprays & non-poisonous animal repellants. Includes recipes for pesticides & insecticides, and some safe, humane products to deter animals as well as intruders from entering your yard.
Tomatoes: Grow tomatoes in your garden or on your patio. Includes everything from starting your tomato seedlings through transplanting, growing, pests, diseases, & harvesting.
Salad Greens: how to grow lettuce and mixed greens. Includes some creative recipes & more.
And because little toes can still get chilly while camping, be sure to check out Hand-knit wool baby socks: Made in the finest European tradition, these baby socks are hand-knit with love for your little one.
Regarding Products: Some articles have products listed at the end for your shopping convenience. Canadian suppliers will be shown first, but where there are no Canadian companies, I've included suppliers from around the world.
