Early Summer 2018 Issue
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What's Inside Early Summer 2018
Features
The Queen Bee
At 22, she brought the struggling cottage store of her childhood back to life.
When Nature Swipes Right
You’d be surprised at what dating is like in the animal world. These guys are wild!
Summer Lovin’
We asked you about your cottage romances. Here are your sweet (aww, sniff) and silly stories.
Succession Strategies
Who will take over your cottage? How will you make it happen? Can you save some money? We have the answers.
Departments
Waterfront
Healthy watershed help from Kawartha Conservation; Reporter; crazy cottagey foods; blue jay vs. blue jay; an amphibian surprise; solar patio lights; hosting a cottage wedding? Make this centrepiece
Workshop
Build a bee box; how to handle pesky squirrel invaders; tips to remove stubborn old nails; showdown: brush cutters vs. weed whackers; boat cover spray protection; swing-in dock staircase invention
Feast
¡Tostadas! Spice it up with this Mexican fiesta; tomatillo chicken; crispy shrimp with fruit salsa; guacamole, cheeses, and other tasty toppings; black bean spread; watermelon and cucumber salad; horchata
Style Ideas
You’ll love these three love shacks.
Cottage Q&A
Earthships; chaga; vendor mortgages; green chainsaw oil; fridge fin frost.
Cottage Watch
The OMB is on its way out. How will its replacement affect cottagers?
Zim Weighs In
Take a big swig of your lake water. Zim’s done it.
Nature Scrapbook
The pitcher plant is home to some and ruin to others.
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