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I was a subscriber to Harrowsmith many years ago and was disappointed when we no longer saw it on the shelves or even by subscription. To view this first one I have now subscribed to is like a breath of fresh air with so many things continuing from e

Biophilic designs are inspired by qualities and features of natural settings, and according to Pinterest, this trend is taking off bigger than ever in Canada right now. This plant-first design approach is all about connecting to nature within our bui

Lee Reich lives and works on his “farmden” (more than a garden and less than a farm) in New Paltz, New York. In his test plots there, he discovered the art of growing figs in cold climates. Full of easy-to-digest information and detailed biology, his

a few forget-me-nots twinkle bluely and a lone fritillaria pushes to open its gorgeous orange stink the garden awakening like a heart beautiful and confused tamed and untamable a sky cracks clear of clouds accentuating shades of chlorophyll and dirt

Not since the era of the Victory Gardens of the Second World War has there been a stronger movement toward growing our own food, and we get excited every time we hear that someone has replaced part of their driveway or lawn to start a new food garden

Healthy soil is the basis for every garden. Nutrients, water and oxygen are all building blocks of plant life that are provided by the soil through the roots. Here are some of the most important things to know before you plant your food garden. What

1 What do I like to eat? Grow what you love best. Plant unusual varieties that you can’t easily find at the grocery store or local farmers markets. 2 Who will care for my garden when I go on holidays? Have a plan for regular watering when you’re awa

Do new and seasoned gardeners run into problems with their plants? Yes. This is nature. It will never change, but experience and effort will minimize both the “problems” and the effort required to grow a successful garden. The essence of all organic

The most important thing about hand planes (and woodworking chisels) is that their blade be as sharp as a new razor blade, but this task can be easier than it sounds with a honing procedure called buffing. Instead of using stones to sharpen the blade

Looking up at the night sky, we can connect the stars to form familiar shapes and, if we have a good imagination, we may “see” human figures and objects. This has been going on for millennia. To put order to the vast number of possible figures, astro

2 cups flour1 1/2 tsp baking soda1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground nutmeg1/2 tsp salt3/4 cup butter1 1/2 cup sugar, divided1 large egg1/4 cup molasses Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices and salt. In

Over the last year, Canadians’ desire to travel to unexpected places has been on the rise, and Harrowsmith loves going off the beaten path to take you there. When we try new things, our brain is forced to disconnect from our daily stressors, and by e

To butterfly a chicken, place it on a solid surface, breast side down. Using a pair of kitchen scissors, cut down each side of the backbone from the tail to the neck, and remove it (then freeze it until you are ready to make stock). Flip the bird ove

• Like many songbirds, orioles migrate at night. • When they are not eating oranges, orioles thrive on insects. A favourite is the tent caterpillar. • Orioles don’t eat birdseed. • Orioles cohabit with hummingbirds but have been known to dominate the