So, it’s true. When Lisa Richardson, friend and editor of the Winds of Change blog, asked me to be the next Guestgrammer on the Wellness Almanac Instagram account I instantly thought she had emailed the wrong person. You see, in our house it is my husband, Gary, that is known for the mind blowing photography. … Continue reading My week on Instagram – Zoé Martin’s takeover
Today's feature photo was taken at the Squamish and Lilwat Cultural Centre by our contributing photographer Victoria Saddleman. "The night was clear and beautiful and the moon was shining bright," she says. "It was the best part of my very long stressful day."
Given the right conditions, a Christmas cactus can bloom for eight weeks or more and will usually start flowering in November. Spread throughout the world by botanists in search of new plants, they originated in Brazil where they grow in the canopy of trees in the mountains and are quite hardy. Perhaps that helps explain … Continue reading The Christmas Cactus
I just found out that Pemberton physiotherapist (formerly of Local Motion, and now of her home-based Tall Poppy Therapy), Vicki Powell, went to the rival high school to mine. This might not seem strange to you. But I grew up in Brisbane. So I'm 5000 miles from these kind of random encounters. (Which is why I also … Continue reading Vicki Powell’s first ever instagram takeover (with her first ever phone)
Gary and I worked together for 4 years at Origin Design - I did words, he did design. We had a running banter about what was most important. Today, he wins. No words needed.
Small birds don’t always get the recognition that larger birds do. Often unnoticed, they flit about in the undergrowth, scavenge under leaves and creep up the sides of trees. They tend to be dull in colour and furtive, yet sometimes they are outrageously brilliant to the point where you exclaim, “I had no idea we … Continue reading Little Birds
The Pemberton Barn Dance is this Saturday. Tickets available at AC Gas, Pemberton Valley Supermarket or Scotiabank, with proceeds going to support trails. Live Music with Chris Buck Band and Dakota Pearl, dancing, BBQ, and good times. The Pemberton Barn Dance is a community shindig with a reputation almost as big as its heart. What … Continue reading Pemberton Barn Dance on Saturday 24 September
Please join Stewardship Pemberton Society to celebrate the 36th Annual BC Rivers Day and our 10 year anniversary on Sunday September 25th from 11-2 at the One Mile Lake Nature Centre. Everybody is welcome - rain or shine! This year feels like a landmark thanks to the support of our funders and supporters (Thank you!!) … Continue reading Embrace the watershed: Stewardship Pemberton invites you to BC Rivers Day, Sunday 11-2
Delores Los brings out a little mason jar of light golden honey. She dips in the stir stick, swirls it around and offers me a taste. Time stops. Seriously, stops. I’ve eaten flowers before. There’s no mouthful of petals that tastes like this. Bees, what wickedly wonderful alchemy do you do? “What is it?” I … Continue reading Thank you, Bee Keepers
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