About OliveGroveCo
OliveGroveCo is a small reference site about building and running a simple home weather station, written for hobbyists who record local temperature and precipitation in Canadian backyards.
What this site covers
The notes here focus on a single, narrow subject: the practical side of backyard weather observation. That means the instruments a hobbyist is likely to use, where to place them so their readings stay comparable, and how to keep a tidy log through the seasons — including the long winters that shape observation in much of Canada.
The material is descriptive. It explains how instruments are commonly set up and read, drawing on widely published observing practice rather than on any single product or supplier.
How the content is prepared
Articles are written in plain language and reviewed for internal consistency. Where general observing conventions are described, they reflect established practice published by recognised meteorological bodies. Photographs are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences and are used to illustrate equipment types.
Where exact figures vary by region or instrument, the text keeps to neutral descriptions rather than quoting numbers that could mislead. The aim is a record that stays useful and honest rather than impressive.
Contact
Corrections and questions about the reference notes are welcome through the contact form on the home page. That form runs in your browser for demonstration only and does not transmit messages.