As many of you are aware, our marine environments are currently under immense stress. The problems arise primarily through human impact on the environment, such as over fishing and environmental destruction. (Photo Attribution) In the past, much of our seafood was obtained through irresponsible fishing practices that altered many marine ecosystems; this practice has resulted in record depleted stocks. “85 percent of the world’s fisheries are fished at or beyond their maximum sustainable … [Read more...]
A Trip to the Atlantic Superstore Flower Market!
June 18, 2013 by · 2 Comments
I recently went on an excursion to our local Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Limited (BTN); they are the supplier of tropical plants, perennials, evergreens, trees and shrubs found in the Atlantic Superstore Flower Market. Four other BTN locations across Canada supply the Flower Market for the other Loblaws chain of stores. A couple of weeks ago, I also had the unique opportunity to interview Peter Cantley, he is the Vice President Floral & Garden, Loblaws Companies Limited. I was able to ask … [Read more...]
Peter Cantley ~ VP Floral & Garden, Loblaws Company Limited {Interview}
June 7, 2013 by · 8 Comments
I would like to introduce you to Peter Cantley, he is the Vice President Floral & Garden, Loblaws Companies Limited. I recently had the fun and unique opportunity to ask Peter a few gardening related interview questions and I want to share them here with you! … [Read more...]