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Catherine Sherriffs

Editor at Garden Culture Magazine

Catherine is a Canadian award-winning journalist who worked as a reporter and news anchor in Montreal’s radio and television scene for 10 years. A graduate of Concordia University, she left the hustle and bustle of the business after starting a family. Now, she’s the editor and a writer for Garden Culture Magazine while also enjoying being a mom to her three young kids. Her interests include great food, gardening, fitness, animals, and anything outdoors.

417 Articles

Leave the Logs! Building a ‘Dead Hedge’ Boosts Biodiversity

Brush and log piles aren’t a sight for sore eyes; they’re low-cost barriers and fencing options bursting with biodiversity! Here’s how to build a dead hedge.

How to Make Honey-Fermented Garlic

You can do a lot with a massive garlic harvest, but you’ll love this recipe for honey-fermented garlic by Sarah Thrush, author of Preserving with a Purpose.

WATCH: Hootin’ and Hollerin’ with Expert Mushroom Forager Whitney Johnson

Garden Culture’s Executive Editor Catherine Sherriffs chats with Whitney Johnson, expert mushroom forager and author of Go Forth and Forage. Watch it here!

Cultivating Intention and Slowing Things Down in the Fall Garden

As we say goodbye to summer and prepare for winter, it’s important to take a beat and look to the fall garden for inspiration and ways to live more sustainably.

Go Forth and Forage

Catherine Sherriffs admits her first mushroom foraging trips weren’t fruitful, but Whitney Johnson, author of Go Forth and Forage, tells her to keep hunting!

5 Cool Ways to Expertly Forage for Wild Mushrooms

Anyone can become a mushroom forager, no fancy degree required! Mountain micologist Whitney Johnson offers her top wild mushroom foraging tips, free of charge!

Special Garden Culture Cover Design: Interview with Artist and Actor Jacob Rolfe

We don’t do it often, but for this edition of Garden Culture, we went outside for our cover design. Actor and artist Jacob Rolfe was the man for the job.

How to Plant Garlic Cloves in Fall

If you want homegrown garlic, you’ve got to plant garlic cloves in the fall! We’ll guide you through selecting the right variety and planting cloves for the best results.

How to Grow a Fall Salad Garden

Did somebody say fall greens? It’s time to think about getting a fall salad garden going, with some of the best varieties ready for harvest in just 30 days!

Winning Weeds You Want in Your Garden for a Biodiversity Boost

When we find weeds growing in the garden, our tendency may be to pick them, but hold the phone! Many winning weeds help boost biodiversity and yields.

Organic Japanese Beetle Control Methods

A dilly-dally in the garden leads to discovering a Japanese beetle invasion on pole beans—a gardener’s tale of dealing with another pest attack organically.

Control Squash Vine Borers Organically

You’re enjoying a little ‘me-time’ in the garden when you come across a squash vine borer. Not good. Here’s how to spot it and keep it from ruining your season.

5 Cool Ways to Preserve Your Harvest

If everything goes according to plan in the garden, you’ll have a massive harvest at the end of the season. Here are our favorite preservation techniques.

Bugs Misunderstood: Welcoming a Variety of Insects into the Climate-Wise Garden

Insects are common in our gardens this time of year, but before you lose it, know that they’re not all bad! Before you eradicate, educate!

The Canning Comeback: Preserving with a Purpose

It’s an old-fashioned way to preserve food, but the canning comeback is real. Catherine Sherriffs writes about her first canning adventure and why she’s hooked.

Former NHL Enforcer Riley Cote Talks Healing Medicinal Mushrooms

Watch the video of former NHL tough guy Riley Cote talking with Garden Culture’s Catherine Sherriffs about how medicinal mushrooms helped him heal.

Fermenting Food Scraps with Bokashi Composting

Bokashi composting involves fermenting kitchen scraps in a compact bin that can sit on a counter. We take a closer look at this unique composting technique.

Common Gardening Concerns and Getting Over Those Jitters

Garden Culture Magazine's editor, Catherine Sherriffs, eased gardening concerns and inspired new growers on a Montreal radio show.

Save Water: Veggies for the Water-Smart Gardener

We’re all looking to save water in the garden! Did you know about these water-wise veggie crops? Here’s a look at heirlooms, hybrids, and everything in between.

5 Cool Ways Tech Keeps Environments in Check

With so many gardening gadgets, where does a grower begin? Garden Culture’s pros tell Catherine Sherriffs their go-to tech for ultimate results in the garden.