Field Journal

A Forest of Opportunities

by Alyson Baker November 20, 2015

As most of you know, I am an outdoor educator and nature instructor. Well, today was one of those days where I was super frustrated, but also inspi...

Queen Debacle: Episode 2

by Alyson Baker July 26, 2015

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introducing the faux post office

by Alyson Baker May 11, 2015

Wonder where a days I can get one of those envelope measurerers …

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Gàidhlig agus luibh-eòlas: A = ailm, the Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra)

by Alyson Baker March 3, 2015

Ulmus glabraScottish Gaelic is spoken by about 87,000 people in Scotland (Alba), mainly in the Highlands (a’ Ghaidhealtachd) and in the Western Isl...

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GÀIDHLIG AGUS LUIBH-EÒLAS

by Alyson Baker March 2, 2015

Glen Coe, Highlands, ScotlandScottish Gaelic and BotanyScottish Gaelic is spoken by about 87,000 people in Scotland (Alba), mainly in the Highlands...

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10 Reasons Why Santa Claus is a Time Lord

by Alyson Baker November 10, 2014

1. He travels the world in one night able to deliver presents to every child and evade time.2. He has a flying sled.3. He wears the most outrageous...

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A Westfield Revival: The Gillian Glasshouse

by Alyson Baker July 4, 2014

Written for Westfield Heritage Village Blog, July 2014It has certainly been a busy spring for Westfield with so many new buildings being renovated ...

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Answers Quiz 1 – 10: Can you name this medicinal herb?

by Alyson Baker June 4, 2014

We’ve migrated to Cottage Botanicals! Don’t miss out on our Herbalist Quizzes from the Green Girl Guide. Here are the answer for Quiz 1 – 10. How m...

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Easy Trees @RBGCanada

by Alyson Baker March 25, 2014

Even those who claim not to be able to put a name to a single tree by sight, when confronted with a branch of Maple leaves, will exclaim “Well, of...

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Quiz 30: Can you name this medicinal herb?

by Alyson Baker February 13, 2014

Tonight, I have a migraine. It’s been 3 weeks since my last one. As a Lymie I get lots of unexplainable issues creeping up, mostly when I am stres...

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Quiz 28: Can you name this medicinal herb?

by Alyson Baker November 28, 2013

As you know I have been on a bit of a hiatus battling Lyme’s Disease. I am slowly gaining ground and my energy is slowly returning, which means les...

So, how are you feeling?

by Alyson Baker November 8, 2013

DON’T PANIC! I’VE GOT A TOWEL!In an effort to explain to as many people with as little effort as possible, because honestly, having to answer the q...

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