By Nina Foster-MacLaren I’ve never been much of a gardener, but I always loved nature. Now and then I would make an impulsive plant purchase and my selection was usually based on the vibrant colour of the plant or on
I was born and raised on a farm between Cobden and Pembroke in Renfrew County. My parents were fourth generation beef and vegetable producers. A highlight in my childhood was to go to the weekly Pembroke Farmer’s Market. Here we
When we’re talking to folks about what we do—usually over a sausage at The Sheepdog Grill—we’re often asked why we chose the name Flat Earth Farm. Is it a philosophical statement? Is it evidence of a general skepticism, or our
I have been drawn to nuts since I was a child collecting acorns, black walnuts, butternuts, shiny horse chestnuts, not to eat or plant, I just liked them. I think most animals are hardwired to be attracted to these nutrient
Local sheep cheese from the wilds of North Frontenac Hi, we are Jeff and Jenna Fenwick of Back Forty Artisan Cheese. We moved to the Lanark Highlands in 2012 from the city of Hamilton. At that time, we were
The Blakeney Project is an initiative of the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop)* located on a two-acre field east of the Village of Blakeney and 8km north of Almonte. Thanks to generous landowners, some initial support from Community
Organics represent a significant sector in the Canadian economy. In 2020 the value of the organic food market in Canada was approximately $7 billion. Organic exports from Canada in that year were over $600 million. The number of certified organic
Vegetable production that protects the soil Have you ever felt completely out of place? Watched, even? That’s how I felt returning to the city after spending the school holidays in the country. My fondest childhood memories are in the garden
Our COG-OSO banners were flying for the 2023 garden’s celebration at the Demonstration Garden, on August 13. The day was calling for rain, as per usual it would seem this year, but luckily we got a break and enjoyed
Growing sweet potatoes can be an immensely rewarding experience that helps fill your pantry or winter CSA baskets. But a common refrain from farmers and gardeners in eastern Ontario is the uncertainty of sweet potato yields year-to-year. Sweet potatoes
