by admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Gardens and Farms
Written by: Margarita Cherkashyna Bacteria are small, single-celled organisms that can be found almost everywhere on Earth and are vital to the planet’s ecosystem. However, not everyone knows the importance and benefits of bacteria in agriculture. ...
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 | Oct 22, 2021 | Gardens and Farms
Written by: Alessia Carpino Gardening is a fun and positive activity that gives people joy, but did you know that there are great improvements it brings to your overall health? Gardening can improve your mood, decrease risks of diseases, help you bond with your...
by admin | Oct 8, 2021 | Gardens and Farms, The Indoors
Written by: Mackenzie Grenaway Whether you’re six or sixty-two, growing your own plants can be a fun, relaxing and a rewarding activity. While some people like to grow a garden in their backyard, others would prefer to take a less big-scale take on the friendly...
by admin | Sep 20, 2021 | Gardens and Farms, Spotlights on Species
Written by: Mia Hey Readers! If you have a garden, thinking about creating a garden or just want to know more, this is the post for you. When starting a garden, the first thing you need to think about is soil; but more importantly fertile soil. You might want...
