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Medicinal Weeds: Stinging Nettle

Caroline Rivard

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) has an impressive defense system. The stems, leaves, and flowers are covered with tiny hairs called spicules. These spicules, made from minuscule silica needles, are similar to sharp glass; they puncture the skin and cause painful irritation.

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Hazo Rolling Papers A Company With A Social Conscience

The things Kyle St-Hilaire saw while visiting Madagascar in 2016 are just part of the inspiration behind his unique Canadian brand of rolling papers. He was exploring the island off the southeast coast of Africa after being offered a job with a mining and pharmaceutical company; only there was no way he could accept it. Not after what he had seen.
July 1, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

The United Nations Debates Cannabis

Inside the walls that represent all flags, during the 62nd Commission of Narcotic Drugs (CND) at the UN, there was a buzz going around about cannabis. It was a predictable tee-off between cannabis the killer (and arrest those who use it) versus cannabis the medicine (and regulate its use). From the criminalized Filipino—Russian side to the legalized Uruguayan—Canadian side of the spectrum, it defined nations united by divided views on cannabis.
June 14, 2019
Jessica Steinberg

Extend Your Growing Season With A Climate Controlled Garden

Although 16 of the last 17 years are considered to have been the warmest since climate data was made available, the fact remains that winters in Canada and the northern United States are harsh.
April 24, 2019
Albert Mondor

CAFO: Plenty Of Animals, Plenty Of Harmful Effects

One of the primary ways that modern agriculture has become compromised is a general lack of attention towards balance and diversity. Rather than rely on the wisdom of Mother Nature to produce her abundance, our efforts involve the faulty logic of increased yields at all costs and the use of artificial methods that push and disturb to the point of degeneration in an attempt to grow living systems.
April 15, 2019
Evan Folds

The Health And Medicinal Properties Of Common Garden Weeds

As passionate growers, we all hope for beautiful flower beds, productive vegetable gardens, and lush patches of herbs. A place where different colors, shapes, and sizes blend perfectly in harmony to satisfy our artistic goals.
April 8, 2019
Caroline Rivard