Eat Local on a Budget

In Part One of this series, we looked at evaluating your garden space, companion planting and starting plants indoors. So what’s next? Well, you can simply put your seeds and dutifully cared-for bedding plants in the ground and hope for the best, or ...

Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, have a large plot or a few containers, early planning is key to improving the success and productivity of your garden space. “Thinking green” in January and February is a great way to beat back th...

It’s the time of year those of us who’ve attempted to garden, or stick solely to local fare, realize if we don’t eat wheelbarrow loads of one kind of veggie for a week at a time, it goes to waste quickly, and then we won’t see the same variety until ...

This column is all about local... and it doesn't get more local than eating many of your own home-grown garden vegetables and fruits. My partner Tim and I have attempted to grow more and more of our own produce since moving to the country twelve...

As we begin the planting season, saving seed is typically not top of mind. However, crop selection plays a big role in seed saving success. With a little forethought and planning we can continue to grow our favourite crops for years to come, and even...