Despite growing consumer awareness and increased support for local foods, there are many obstacles that must be overcome if we are to create a  vibrant and sustainable local agricultural economy.  Canadians import 53% of their vegetables and some 90%...

As the weather begins to get colder, there are many ways in which one can protect the fall garden and extend the harvest into December and sometimes even January. The floating row cover is usually my first line of defence against early and light...

As the gardening season draws to a close, it is sometimes good to reflect on why all of this growing and eating seasonally is so important.  There are the obvious benefits of taste, quality of food, and true enjoyment of the whole process.  But as we...