by admin | Nov 15, 2021 | Gardens and Farms
Written by: Kiya Tavascia Before pesticides were available in Canada, people made their own pesticide-like mixtures that included salts, fluorine, plant-derived products, mercury, copper, sulphur, petroleum oil, sulfuric acid, and some arsenites. The first...
by admin | Nov 12, 2021 | Food and Beyond, Gardens and Farms
Written by: Michael Koy When a non-Canadian person thinks of Canada, they think of hockey, maple syrup and the cold. None of these matches agriculture, which is strange as Canada is the fifth-largest food producer in the world. As a result, Canada’s food sector...
by admin | Nov 10, 2021 | Interview Series
Written by: Margarita Cherkashyna The World Through the Eyes of Seeds of Diversity Interviewee Name: Bob Wildfong Role: Executive Director Organization: Seeds of Diversity Canada Interviewed by: Margarita Bob Wildfong is the Executive Director...
by admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Climate and Environment
Written by: Nabiha Bari Any classic green thumbs gardener will find themselves talking to their plants, telling them about their day and just creating conversation when one is reminded of their lack of a social life. Maybe you came across the thought that...
by admin | Nov 5, 2021 | Food and Beyond
Written by: Jeninaah Hamilton The autumn season is here and that also means nutritious, bright-coloured vegetables will spring from our soils! Here are some vegetables that specifically grow in the fall season and some potential dishes you could make this fall...
