1 May Day is associated with the arrival of spring. It is a time to celebrate the renewal of nature, fertility, and the beauty of the season. In Canada, May Day is also celebrated as International Workers’ Day, honouring the contributions of workers and promoting rights and social justice.
3 National Sun Day. Take a moment today and learn about the benefits of solar energy. Visit www.harrrowsmithmag.com/solar, and our handyman Steve Maxwell can show you how to go off the grid to power your home.
4 It’s Herb Day. Have fun creating an herb garden that will give you freshness at your fingertips and save you money. Get growing with these easy favourites: Mint — a robust herb that spreads quickly, so it’s often best grown in containers; chives — easy to grow in full sun; basil — thrives in warm weather though needs regular watering; and oregano — a perennial herb that grows quickly in pots and the garden.
Today is, a national day of awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW), girls and 2-Spirit people in Canada. Started in 2010 by Indigenous artist Jamie Black, the day is a way to raise visibility around the issue. Now, the day is commemorated
