Raised Bed, Wildflowers, and Fire Trucks: A Colorful Mix from Canada
After settling in Canada, the next adventure awaited us: we bought a boat – an inflatable boat! Why an inflatable boat? We thought it would be a great way to explore the nearby lake – and honestly, it was! (Well, at least to a certain point…) Inflatable Boat Adventure – Joy with Small Obstacles It […]
Permaculture and Forest Gardens: A Sustainable Path to Healthy Agriculture
Even before we moved to Canada, we had been deeply engaged with the idea of sustainable farming. Gernot, in particular, has been working with the concept of permaculture for years and experimented with it on a small plot in Austria. On less than 300 m², many permaculture principles were integrated, but it became clear that […]
Rain, Storms, and New Paths: An Update from Our Property
The past few days have been marked by rain – sometimes light, sometimes heavy, even with stormy conditions. But as any dog owner knows, the weather doesn’t matter. Diana needs to go out, no matter how unpleasant it is outside, so we ventured through the rain. These rainy conditions also showed us how water flows […]
A Little Treasure – Our Discovery of the Spring in Loch Lomond
Sometimes, it’s the unassuming conversations with neighbors that lead to real treasures. During one of these encounters, we got an interesting tip: only about a 15-minute drive from us, there’s a hidden spring with excellent water, regularly used by many locals in the Loch Lomond area. Naturally, we were intrigued. The directions were a bit […]
Quiet Roads, Big Challenges: How to Prepare for Blackflies and Breakdowns in Canada
When spring arrives in Canada, it brings not only colorful flowers and green foliage but also the less welcome presence of blackflies. These small flies, also known as buffalo gnats, can make outdoor life quite difficult, especially if you’re not prepared. What are Blackflies? Blackflies are tiny, blood-sucking insects that are particularly active during the […]