Farm to Table

Looking for inspiration after harvest? After walking the few steps from the garden, try these simple recipes for fresh, delicious dishes that everyone will enjoy!

Getting Back To Our Roots With Local Food Movements

Alan Creedon

When I was a child, I grew up in rural Ireland, where neighbors would help each other with the harvest, clubbing together for specialized baling equipment to make round silage bales as winter fodder for the cows. To me, the experience was magical, both because I got to be involved in this unusual, neighborly collaboration…

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Local Growers Extended: How Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm Makes It Work

When you step onto Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm in Wentworth-North, Quebec, it’s hard to believe it was once a vacant lot of compacted gravel. Surrounded by a forest of green, the property now boasts lush gardens of fruits, vegetables, and spectacular flowers. It is very much alive with the sounds of ducks, chickens, and a…
February 24, 2021
Catherine Sherriffs

Edible Weeds: Including Chickweed In Your Fall Harvest

The summer harvest might be well behind us, but we still have time to gather some tasty wild weeds! Foraging is an excellent way to add nutritious food to your diet just before the snow flies. Chickweed, or Stellaria media, is perfect for picking in the fall because it loves colder temperatures.  What It Looks…
November 20, 2020
Caroline Rivard

Farm To Table: Delicious Slow-Roasted Tomato Sauce

The beauty of growing many tomato plants is that you experiment with different varieties and have a consistent crop throughout the season. But when dozens ripen all at once, you need a plan. This delicious roasted tomato sauce is perfect for pasta on colder days and freezes well so you can enjoy fresh tomatoes all…
September 2, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Common Decorative Plants That Are Also Edible

Ever wonder why you see so many old homesteads with plants like daylilies, hostas, and lilacs? While these flowers certainly have a natural beauty, they are also valuable in ways modern society tends to ignore. Believe it or not, many ‘decorative’ plants are also edible! Important Disclaimer  As with any wild foraging, always research the…
July 1, 2020
Tom Wall

Drink To Your Health By Growing A Green Smoothie Garden

Green smoothies are a delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. Super versatile, you can put whatever you want into them and drink them as a meal replacement or healthy snack. So why not find some space on your balcony or in the yard for a green smoothie garden? The concept…
June 26, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs