Just before our latest Extreme Cold Warning came into effect, we also ended up with a snowfall warning. Not only were temperatures about to plummet, but we were going to get a good dump of snow on the way down. For all the winter-haters out there, this seemed like the worst case scenario. As a …
In Defence of Prairie Winter 1 – Wind Chill
It happened... After a relatively benign start to winter, we have finally settled into an extended stretch of frigid temperatures. In Edmonton, some arctic air has dropped in pushing temperatures consistently below -20°C (-4°F). As I write this, the temperature outside is -34°C (-29°F) and that …
Growing Up in Edmonton
Although I (Nathan) grew up as a city kid in Edmonton, gardening, plants and local produce were always a part of my childhood. For my Ukrainian grandma and great grandma growing and preserving your own food wasn’t a novelty - it was practical, it was food security, and it just made sense. I …