by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Gardens and Farms
Written by: Nabiha Bari It is that time of year again where the houses are starting to deck the halls with boughs of holly (fa-la-la-la-la-laa). Whether it be a wreath on a door, a poinsettia as a gift, or sneaking a kiss under a mistletoe, flowers hold a...
by admin | Dec 10, 2021 | Climate and Environment
Written by: Ashlyn Rodrigues Climate change is the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts can be natural, but unfortunately they are mainly caused by humans. The biggest problem is when fossil fuels are burned; they generate...
by admin | Dec 8, 2021 | Food and Beyond, Gardens and Farms
Written by: Sameed Naushad Of the food delivered to consumers in Canada, 58% is thrown out to waste. As a result, 35.5 million tonnes of food are wasted annually, costing the country $17 billion. When it comes to food waste, the numbers for Canada are high. ...
by admin | Dec 6, 2021 | Food and Beyond, Gardens and Farms
Written by: Michael Koy Food production is intertwined with the growth of civilizations and populations, as every major advancement in the past had everything to do with the growth of agriculture. For instance, the invention of agriculture and farming thousands...
by admin | Dec 3, 2021 | Gardens and Farms
Written by: Reva Grewal The world of agriculture and gardening is rapidly evolving (Thrall et al, 2010). From genetically modified crops to new ways of watering crops, some of these changes have proven to increase efficiency in the agricultural industry (Thrall...