May 2008
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Perched on a CliffBy Jim SutherlandAn expat Canadian revives her West Coast roots with a tiny, perfect Bowen Island retreat. A Cottage GreenovationBy Leslie GarrettLove our planet? Give your cottage an eco-makeover. Custodians of ParadiseBy Moira FarrThe recipients of our 2nd annual Green Cottager Awards. Restore, Replant, RelaxBy Jim MoodieThree inspiring ways to nurture a natural shoreline. How to Choose a Greener CleanerBy Ray FordPick the right soap and shampoo and you can help preserve your lake’s water quality. All the Kids Came BackBy Alison GillmorThe car-free, carefree cottagers of Victoria Beach. Take the High RoadBy Jim KenzieYou’re enviro-everything, but what about your car? Here’s a greener way to drive to the cottage. The Secret Life of Spring FlowersBy Tim TinerThe magical beauties of the awakening forest floor. Preferred SharesBy Ann DouglasTime-tested recipes from cottager cookbooks. PutteringSaturday Project: Suitcase stand Also in this issue:On the WaterfrontMy Favourite Critter; New traffic options; ThirstyWear; Ask Zim; Reporter; Walking stick; Online cottage connections; Carbon calculations; A wine for trees; Monopoly Mark 2; Waiting for a ball Cottage CoupBy Andrea CurtisStranger in a Strange Land: The smell, the noise, the creatures. What is this place and what is it doing to me? Cottage Q&ABy Christine LangloisA big dig, canoe identification, a tree mystery, bottled water options, Trent-Severn real estate. Cottage WatchBy David HarrisWhen the Sun Goes Down: Will wind turbines work at your off-grid cottage? Nature ScrapbookBy Tim TinerLayaway Plan: The wily cowbird never puts all her eggs in one basket. WeekenderBy Mike PerryThe first job is making the job jar. |
 On newsstands April 14, 2008   |
