Blog Posts – Kimberly Callaghan

Garden Planning all Year

Written for Wild Acres. See original here. It’s never too early to start garden planning. After all, dreaming is one of the most enjoyable parts of flower farming and gardening. Harvest is the best, but I love planning and dreaming about all the beautiful things I can grow.Each year I start planning for the next …

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The Metaverse: A world within our world

Metaverse. Sounds a little sci-fi, right? The term was coined by an American author, Neal Stephenson, in his dystopian sci-fi novel, Snow Crash. So yes, it’s a bit sci-fi, but it’s also become a part of today’s reality. Parts of the metaverse are already in operation and the creation of a complete, universal, cross-platform metaverse is coming.

High-tech Agriculture

Originally published in print and online in The Kawartha Promoter, this article highlights some of the technology used in agriculture today.

Futura Genetics DNA Test Review

Reviewer Excerpt: Futura Genetics can tell you the future. Well, sort of. Their DNA test can tell you your chances of developing 28 common conditions, and their results report is easy to read and informative.

MyHeritageDNA vs. AncestryDNA: Choosing the best DNA test

If you want to test your DNA to research your ancestry and family roots, choosing the right ancestry site can be both intimidating and confusing. Knowing where your family comes from and their histories can help define who you are today. You might want to create a family tree for posterity or for a sense of history, or maybe you have lost or unknown relatives you’d like to know about. Maybe you want to know your ethnic background and where your people came from. We’ll help you so you can quickly start creating the family tree you’ve been wondering about.

Biodegradable Brushes

For Kinsfolk Shop. How do you wash your dishes? You might be using some kind of plastic-based cloth, sponge, scrubber or scouring pad. If you’d like to go plastic-free and reduce your household waste, natural fibre brushes are a great way to go.

Dish Washing Blocks

For Kinsfolk Shop: If you’re trying to live a sustainable or zero-waste lifestyle, a dishwashing block is another way to decrease your waste and use of harsh ingredients.