Strawberry season is upon us. It is a wonderful time of year that needs no introduction.
Growing up in the suburban wasteland of Mississauga my connection to farm life was limited to class trips and the odd family visit to a…
This past weekend I was invited to speak at the local March Against Monsanto. From farmers, to students, to politicians, each speaker shared compelling reasons…
Feeding community first is a statement that resonates with me and will be a thought I will continue to explore. To me, it is the…
Among the many things I love about spring are the things I find at the local market. I was fortunate to find the first fiddleheads…
Honoring and giving gratitude to all the mothers in our lives is a daily consideration. Mother’s Day is an opportunity to take time out of…
There is nothing like the smell of food being grilled on the barbecue to get your mouth watering. If you are a barbecue fan and…
At the Edge of the Woods farm we would like to announce the birth of our third lamb. A lamb is a young sheep under…
Carrots are another example of an awesome vegetable that is often over looked and underappreciated. They certainly are not trending like kale or brussels sprouts.…
Of the many things I'm looking forward to this spring, ramps – also known as wild leeks – are top on my list. They are…
It finally feels like spring has arrived. With the excitement of prospective projects coming to fruition, I find myself wanting to jump head first into…
I admittedly don't really know much about beans. I don't recall them being a notable part of my diet growing up aside from frozen lima…
This past weekend the Woodland Cultural Centre hosted a workshop on preparing corn for bread and soup at the Ohsweken community hall.
Following up on my love of cast iron cookware I feel it is important to touch on some basics in caring for your pots and…
Part of the planning process for the spring is to decide which seeds to plant and how to save the seeds for next year. Seed…