From Planet Earth
Calendar
The Living Limit: The tree line is a natural border that
divides more accommodating climates from harsher ones. This division typically occurs on
mountainsides with lush growth at lower levels and a more barren landscape
higher up. This is a dynamic border ~ tree lines do not remain in the same
spot. They are constantly advancing and
retreating because of the changes in climate.
Warming puts heavy upward pressure on the tree line. As the temperature rises, trees are able to
survive higher and higher up the
mountain. If the temperature drops, the
tree line will retreat. Fossils of trees
have been found well above the tree line of some mountains...like the Scandese
in Sweden, indicating a temperature drop over time.
Did You Know?
(from the Canadian
Wildlife Federation Calendar)
The Atlantic Rock Crab
measures about 13 centimetres across the back of its shell...and is found near
the shores of Canada's eastern coast.
They are commonly found in depths of 5 and 20 metres.
Plants are wildlife
too! Canada is home to thousands of
native plants. If you plant these
species in your garden, they will be easier to maintain...and can help birds,
butterflies and other wildlife. To see a list of Canada's native plants,
visit...WildAboutGardening.org.
Caution: Ontario's Provincial Flower...the Trillium
(whether pink or white)...
is NOT to be
transplanted from its woodland setting.
Gardening Advice
Kathy Renwald recently wrote in
her Gardener’s Journal (published Thursdays in the Spectator) that all
homeowners should plant a Redbud Tree. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that
survives well in our Southern Ontario climate.
Early Spring, the Redbud’s light
to dark magenta showy flowers will fully delight you. (I first saw Redbud
Trees in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas
when visiting my son.)
In an earlier issue, Kathy
advised, “Pay Attention to what you Plant and your Garden will be a Habitat for Bees and
Butterflies.” Her large photo
illustrated lavender lilacs with a visiting Monarch Butterfly.
Be a Guardian of
Earth’s Creatures!
Message from the
Canadian Red Cross
May is “Leave a Legacy Month.” At home and abroad, providing relief to
people in crisis is at the very heart of the Canadian Red Cross. Our work is made possible ~ thanks to the
kindness and compassion of people just like you, who remember us in their
wills.
MADD Fact
Every day in America,
another 30 people die...
as a result of drunk
driving crashes!
Niagara Falls and
Great Gorge
(from Niagara Falls
of Canada
2014 Calendar)
To see the
Canadian Horseshoe Falls illuminated at night,
is to be awake in
the land of colourful dreams.
Visitors to the the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls
are thrilled by Journey Behind the Falls, the attraction that goes below
and behind the Falls. Elevators
transport visitors down to the spray and mist at the base of the Falls...where
they can feel the thunder of the pounding water.
Special Event Days
May 8 (Thursday) ~
World Red Cross Day
May 10 (Saturday) ~
International Migratory Day
May 11 (Sunday) ~
Mother's Day
May 15 (Thursday) ~
National Lifejacket Day
May 19 (Monday) ~
Victoria Day...except NL
National Patriots'
Day...QC
May 22 (Thursday) ~
International Day of Biodiversity
May Musings
The first day of the
month of May is known as May Day.
Warmer weather begins
and flowers and trees start to blossom.
It is said to be a
time of love and romance.
It is when people
celebrate the coming of summer with many different customs
that are expressions of joy and hope after a
long enduring winter.
The wind is
tossing the lilacs
The new leaves
laugh at the sun;
And the petals
fall on the orchard wall.
But, for
me...Spring is done.
(Sara Teasdale ~
May)
Be like a
flower...and turn your face to the sun.
(Kahlil Gibron)
Good things happen
every day...we only have to notice.
(Anne Wilson
Schaef)
Flower and
Garden Philosophy
Remember that
children, marriages and flower gardens
reflect the kind
of care they get.
(H. Jackson Brown
Jr.)
Compiled by Merle
Baird-Kerr...May 1, 2014
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