CBC Maritimes

Noise bleeds from ipods, cell phones, passing traffic, and out of the doors of stores and restaurants, and leaves many of us craving for a little peace and quiet.

Peace and Quiet: George Prochnik's book "In Pursuit of Silence: listening for meaning in a world of noise" is a rallying cry, of sorts, for more quiet in our noisy world, and an analysis of just how it all got to be so darn loud everywhere - in our workplaces, on buses, in stores and in restaurants. Mr Prochnik was our guest on Tuesday, when we asked you about the importance of silence in your life. Maritime Noon Producer Deborah Woolway joined guest host Jean Laroche with a selection of email responses from listeners.

Sign of the Times?: Decades ago, root cellars used to be commonplace in many homes. The cold storage areas kept food supplies at a low temperature and steady humidity, and kept them from freezing during the winter, and cool during the summer. Collectively, we've long got out of the habit of building root cellars and filling them with vegetables like carrots, potatoes and turnips. But Marla Macleod is on a mission to change that. She's with the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax, and she's looking for root cellars.

Time to Clean Up: The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. Gardeners are rolling up their sleeves and starting to lay the groundwork for next season. Marjorie Willison joined us to answer all your gardening questions.