If you’ve ever pulled a carrot out of the ground and twisted off that big, feathery green top before tossing it in the compost bin, you’re not alone. Most of us do it without thinking. We’ve been trained to believe…
Reasons Why You Should Grow your Own Food
There’s something magical about eating food you’ve grown with your own hands. That crisp lettuce leaf, a fresh eggplant or fresh herbs from your backyard, homegrown food tastes different, it genuinely tastes better. If you’ve ever considered growing your own…
The Compact Garden: Our First Book is Now Available for Pre-Order!
There’s something magical about biting into a sun warmed tomato you grew yourself, or snipping fresh basil from a plant thriving just steps from your kitchen door. For many of us living in apartments, townhomes, or houses with modest yards,…
How to Become more Self Reliant: Grow your own Food
Living in an era where power outages can happen unexpectedly, we feel it’s essential to embrace self reliance. For instance, at the end of March, we had an ice storm in Ontario, and many places throughout the region experienced power outages….
How to Start Your Organic Garden in Any Space
Gardening has been a part of human life for centuries. It wasn’t just a hobby or a pastime, it was a way of life. Hundreds of years ago, people grew a garden to feed their families, preserve their harvests for…
Grow your own Food: Improve your well-being
Lately, we’ve been keeping busy with projects and commitments throughout these past winter months. We’re really grateful for the opportunities that come our way. We just have to remember it’s essential to prioritize self care. This post serves as a gentle reminder…
How to Start a Garden in a Small Area
In today’s fast paced urban world, limited outdoor space doesn’t have to mean giving up on gardening. Whether you have a cozy balcony, a sunny windowsill, a small patio, or even a vertical wall, these spaces can be transformed into…
