Tag Archives: Growing

By Kim Robson: Come springtime, I always have a glut of empty mason jars that have been emptied gradually over the fall and winter. They clutter up our gardening shed, clinking around and getting in the way of things. It’s too early in the year to start canning — so …

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By Larraine Roulston: Many farmers and backyard gardeners who enjoy their freshly picked organic harvest can seize the opportunity to share their excess bounty with those less fortunate. As they see it, they are delighted that soup kitchens, food banks and pantries are able to distribute much more than just processed foods. In Canada, …

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By Fredrica Syren: I admit I have watched more documentaries about organic food, small farms and environmental instability than I can count. However, the new documentary Sustainable is one I must recommend. This movie is well done and presents a provocative view of the economic and environmental instability of America’s …

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By Fredrica Syren: My family (my husband and our three children) and I live on an “urban homestead.” This term refers to a household that grows, through gardening and livestock, most of the food it consumes. The difference between an urban homestead and a farm is that an urban homestead …

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By Diana Smith:  During the 20th century, mankind has shamelessly and ignorantly poisoned our planet; and now we are at the tipping point. It is the “green” mentality that the gardeners from every corner of our green earth have chosen as a way to redeem ourselves to Mother Nature, as …

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By Fredrica Syren: Growing potatoes is so much fun, and they taste way better than store bought potatoes. Most people believe you need a huge space to grow them, when, as a matter of fact, potatoes grow very well in pots. This way, you can plant a few pots and …

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By Fredrica Syren: We have gone from growing food at farms in the countryside to bringing it into the city and growing it in our gardens. Nowadays urban gardening is a way of life and, with creativity, people find ways to grow their own food in the middle of cities …

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By Kim Robson: Hugelkultur, pronounced “Hoo-gul-culture,” is a German word meaning hill culture or hill mound. It has been practiced in Germany and Eastern Europe for hundreds of years. Hugelkultur is comprised of no-dig raised planting beds that can hold moisture, provide nutrients and maximize surface space in small yards. …

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