Tag: cottaging

There’s quilting—and then there’s quilting with a gorgeous view of the St. Lawrence River. That’s why cottager Linda Pollon and seven friends—they became acquainted through an Ottawa-neighbourhood book club—convene in … Continued

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A great deck is so much more than a place to park the barbecue. It’s where you sip your coffee and let the day get away from you, a perfect … Continued

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Just because you’re an off-grid cottager, that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a decent cup of coffee in the morning. You might, in fact, really need it: in rustic conditions, … Continued

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Are the zippers on your boat cover, tent, outdoor shelter, or porch cover acting up? All zippers work best and last longest with liquid or wax lubrication applied to the … Continued

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Among the most sublime of forest minstrels, the celebrated hermit thrush pours out exquisite resonating airs that share the harmonics of human musical scales. The spot-breasted bird returns from the … Continued

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