In each issue of SALTSCAPES you will find articles and photographs that reflect the best of Atlantic Canada:

• Getaways - hiking, motorcycle touring, weekend drives.
• Outdoor living - gardening and landscaping tips, features on the creatures and habitat we love.
• Food - Marie Nightingale, local chefs and your favourite recipes.
• People - profiles, genealogical roots, neighborhood news.
• Lifestyles - how-to projects, the music, architecture, fairs, festivals and fun.

Water is Life
Glorious fresh water, flowing through woods and fields, over barrens and across marshes, marks the passage of time - and the cycle of life in Atlantic Canada.
Photography and text by Scott Leslie

Photo Finish
Stunning shots from Saltscapes' 6th Annual Amateur Photo Contest show the wonder of home: the people, places, nature and nuance of Atlantic Canada. Bonus: 6 snap-happy tips for taking better photos.
Interviews by Christine Loureiro

Rural Reality: Turning the Tide
Who says there's a culture of defeat here? Creativity and collaboration breathe new life into our rural communities.
By John DeMont

Home & Cottage
The mobile Homes of Benoit's Cove. All bases covered ~ when a lawn isn't an option, ground covers can be a perfect solution.To everything, there is a season ~ Wabi-sabi has arrived in Atlantic Canada - or was it always here?

Marie's Menu
How to bring bountiful beans back to your table, for breakfast, supper - and dessert.
By Marie Nightingale

Cooking With
Roger Andrews reinvents old Newfoundland favourites with a new, health-conscious flair.
by Marie Nightingale

Nature
Bird behaviour to watch in a habitat near you, as daylight lingers longer.
by Bob Bancroft

Gardening
How to accommodate birds in your backyard, making avian antics part of the landscape. Bonus: 27 best-bet plants that offer food and shelter.
by Jodi DeLong

Click here for Jodi's list of recommended books 

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