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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!

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A Deep-Rooted Passion For Mushrooms At Fungaia Farm

It’s a crisp and bright November morning, and I am headed to Fungaia Farm, a local mushroom production company born …

A Gardener’s Key Takeaways From One Of The Hottest Summers On Record

We will remember the summer of 2023 for many things, like wildfires, high temperatures, drought, and severe rainstorms that caused …

Saving Your Harvest For Later: Water Activity And Food Preservation

It’s peak harvest season, so we thought it might be good to talk food preservation! Dr. Callie Seaman discusses a technique that has revolutionized food safety.

Corn, Beans, And Squash: How To Grow A Three Sisters Garden

It’s corn season, so we thought we’d plant a few seeds and help you plan a productive three sisters garden incorporating corn, beans, and squash.

Microgreens And Indoor Food Production

A strange sense of desire and urgency came over me one day when I was on Galiano a few years …

Flower Power: What’s A CSF, And How Does It Work?

You’ve heard about a CSA, but what’s a CSF? Community Supported Flower subscriptions are taking off, and there are many reasons to get one!

Preserving Mushrooms Helps You Enjoy Your Harvest Longer

We can’t say enough good things about mushrooms! These beauties are delicious and offer our bodies a wide range of …

Support Your Local Flower Farm During Canadian Flowers Week And Beyond

We celebrate local food and artisans; it’s time to celebrate local flowers! From August 10-16th, Canadian Flowers Week (CFW) will promote locally …

Mushroom Growth Cycles Using Fruiting Bags

Mushroom cultivation has become increasingly popular over the past few years due to its many ecological benefits, including growing nutrient-rich …

To Cure Garlic Or Eat It Fresh Out Of The Garden?

It’s always fun when one of our blogs sparks discussion! We love hearing from our readers and learning about what …

Tips And Tricks For The Perfect U-Pick Farm Experience

It’s the time of year when farms and fruit orchards invite the public to come and pick fresh fruit! It’s …

Why Thinning Plants Leads To A Healthier Garden

When I first began growing food at home, I remember believing the concept of plant ‘thinning’ absurd. Germination was everything, …

Organic-Regenerative Gardeners, Here’s The Buzz About Borage

While getting some much-needed garden therapy at my local nursery recently, I came across a spectacular-looking plant that I decided …

Strategies for Gardening with Climate Change

Changing climatic conditions, extreme weather events like flooding, and increasingly cloudy days have been more common in the last year. …

5 Cool Ways Homemade, Natural Solutions Help The Garden Thrive

Regenerative and organic gardening is about taking a page from Mother Nature when growing plants. Imitating what happens naturally in …

Growing Strawberries In Containers For Months Of Delicious Harvests

You can easily grow and harvest sweet and delicious strawberries in a container on your terrace or patio! Some strawberry …

Craving A Climate-Friendly Garden? Hügelkultur Is For You!

The eighth principle of permaculture says that by putting things in the right place, relationships develop, and plants support each other. …

Try Something New With These Homemade Fermented Brews!

The western world and its attitudes have changed significantly over the last decade. More humans than ever pay attention to …

A Quick Guide To Growing Organic Greens At Home

Is the shortage of salad greens at the local supermarket getting you down? While they may seem simple, these greens …

Two Birds, One Stone: Edimental Gardens Create Beauty And Food Security

Ornamental perennials are those long-lasting plants that bring colour and glamour to the landscape. Many are edible and are finding …

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