Soils: A Crash Course

Soils: A Crash Course

Written by: Christina Pizzonia   Soil—we’ve all seen it, heard about it and, at the very least, stepped on it. But what is soil actually? (hint: it’s not just ‘that brown stuff in the ground’). How can gardeners improve the quality of their soil? Continue reading...
How Gardening Improves Mental Health

How Gardening Improves Mental Health

Written by: Fatimah Gomez In today’s time of COVID-19 and isolation, moods have dipped for many, stresses levels  have rocketed and many Canadian have been left feeling anxious and fearful of what these  difficult times are going to bring next. In the sixth and latest...
Community Supported Agriculture: A Game Changer

Community Supported Agriculture: A Game Changer

Written by: Arhona Bhadra What is CSA? How did this concept originate? Community supported agriculture (CSA), often known as cropsharing, is an organized program which enables farmers and the community to work together towards crop production through buying and...
How to Maintain a Garden

How to Maintain a Garden

Written by: Zack Sher Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening has quickly become one of southern Ontario’s favourite pastimes. Almost one-in-five Canadians tried their hand at gardening amid lockdowns, and the enjoyable hobby continues to surge with each...
The Importance of Supporting Local Farmers

The Importance of Supporting Local Farmers

Written by Margarita Cherkashyna Why is it so important to start supporting local farmers? In challenging times like COVID-19, when it is difficult for small businesses to keep up with the times, people have to wonder how they can help their community? This post...