Hardy Greens for Your Garden
In this excerpt from The Food Lover’s Garden by Jenni Blackmore, you’ll learn about some of the best hardy greens to grow (or to look for at your next market…
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Building Food Security Together: The Impact of Community
Discover how the Gabriola Nature Education Society (GNES) and People for a Healthy Community (PHC) are working together to strengthen food security on Gabriola Island. Through collaboration, a new polytunnel…
Understanding The Garden Operation Cycle
In this excerpt from The Garden Tool Handbook, author Zach Loeks explores how, by breaking the gardening year into stages like planning, planting, and harvesting, you can learn to use…
Holiday Cheer, One Bite At A Time: Crafting A Charcuterie Board
Ready to impress at your next holiday gathering? From curing meats to crafting fig chutney and fennel pickles, we’ve got recipes from Pure Charcuterie: The Craft and Poetry of Curing…
How to Grow Seed Crops in Your Market Garden
Packed with practical advice, The Seed Farmer by Dan Brisebois is a guide to everything from choosing seed crops to harvesting and resale. In this excerpt, Brisebois shares smart strategies…
Savor the Holiday with Zucchini Waffles
The book DIY Sourdough: The Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Starters, Bread, Snacks, and More, by John and Jessica Moody The book, DIY Sourdough: The Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Starters, Bread,…
Interview with Robert Pavlis, author of Food Science for Gardeners
Robert Pavlis’s Food Science for Gardeners will help readers harness science to cultivate healthier, tastier fruits and veggies. We asked Robert five questions to learn why his new book is…
What You Need To Know: Is Organic Food Really Better?
In this excerpt from Robert Pavlis’ Food Science for Gardeners, Pavlis clarifies what organic really means, addresses common myths, and explores the differences between local and larger-scale farming.
Unleash Your Backyard’s Potential: A Complete A To Z Of Fruit
Whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, adding perennial fruits to your garden can be a fantastic way to dramatically increase your harvests. And if you’re dreaming of harvesting fruits…
How to Cook Successfully for Large Numbers of People
Whether it’s a family reunion, a festive holiday meal, or a summer BBQ get-together, cooking for a crowd is all about planning ahead, getting creative, and keeping things organized. These…
How to Harvest and Use Wild Ginger
Did you know that you can forage for many delicious and important plants this early in the season? In Foraging As A Way Of Life, Mikaela Cannon outlines an entire…
Interview with Julia Shanks, author of The Farmer’s Office, Second Edition
Have you ever wondered what sets super successful farms apart from others? Julia Shanks knows (hint: it’s usually related to not fully understanding their finances). Today we asked her three…
The Easiest Recipe for Walnut Ricotta Ever!
Altering your favourite holiday dishes to make them dairy-free, vegan, or vegetarian might not be as difficult as you think. In The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking, Karen McAthy shares vegan…
The Best Cast Iron Skillet Sourdough Cinnamon Buns Ever
Did you know there are tons more recipes you can use your sourdough starter with? Whether it’s a cold evening or a lazy weekend morning, cast-iron skillet cinnamon buns are…
How To Quickly Harvest and Store Your Produce
For Jean-Martin, efficient harvesting is paramount to a successful market business. In this excerpt from The Market Gardener, he shares his years of market farming experience and outlines some commonly…
How Does French Market Gardening Influences Current Gardening Techniques?
Throughout time farmers everywhere have found solutions to extend their harvest and growing season. It feels like a dream that someone could enjoy fresh snow and fresh produce simultaneously, yet…
Why You Need Microbes and Bioinoculants For A Better Garden
Microscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. In Microbe Science for Gardeners, Robert Pavlis highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and soil…
Pacific Northwest Planting Calendar for August, September, October and November
Do you know what you should be planting in your garden in August, September, October and November? Linda Gilkeson does! We’ve taken an excerpt from the book outlining what Linda…
August Planting for Autumn Feasting
Planting vegetables in the middle of summer seems wrong – but most temperate gardens can yield a second harvest in autumn. In August, try planting hardy greens along with root…
No-till Methods for Sustainable Organic Market Farming – and Gardening Too!
In Practical No-till Farming, author Andrew Mefferd provides a quick-and-dirty guide to transitioning your farm or market garden to no-till methods, including a comprehensive look at the many benefits to…
Can I Add Berries to My Garden or Farm?
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries…All these small fruits pack a big flavor punch, and are one of the most delicious signs of summer. In The Berry Grower, author Blake Cothron demonstrates…
11 Benefits of Two-wheel Tractors
With The Two-wheel Tractor Handbook, author Zack Loeks offers a strong case for these multi-use, efficient tools. To get you started, here are 11 benefits to incorporating a two-wheel tractor…
Permaculture for Beginners: Take it Slow!
Using permaculture design techniques in your home garden can seem overwhelming – especially if you’re a new gardener, with a small space. With Permaculture for the Rest of Us, author…
No-till Methods for Sustainable Organic Market Farming – and Gardening Too!
In Practical No-till Farming, author Andrew Mefferd provides a quick-and-dirty guide to transitioning your farm or market garden to no-till methods, including a comprehensive look at the many benefits to…
Growing Berries for Food and Profit
In The Berry Grower, author Blake Cothron discusses why and how to maximize your berry and small fruit harvest – whether in your backyard, small farm, or as a relatively…
Composting Questions Answered
In this interview, Robert Pavlis, author of Compost Science for Gardeners answers some interesting questions about composting, including a question that was asked by a reader on social media.
How Does Composting Affect Climate Change?
In Compost Science for Gardeners, author Robert Pavlis offers a science-based approach to help home gardeners choose the best method for their situation. For today’s blog, Robert looks at the…
Author Interview with John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist
Today’s blog is an Interview with John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, authors of Homemade for Sale, Second Edition, featuring a question that was asked by a reader on social media.
The Benefits of Composting
In Compost Science for Gardeners, author Robert Pavlis guides the reader through a comparison of all the common composting methods from a how-to perspective. Readers will come away from this…
Garden Dreams in Winter
For most gardeners – and aspiring gardeners – winter is the perfect time to start planning and dreaming about next year’s garden. Whether it’s a few pots on a balcony,…
Rise and Shine!
ne of the best things about holidays can be the gift of time – time to take it slow, savor each moment, and nourish the soul and the body. And…
Crumpets – From No-Knead to Sourdough
In Victoria Redhed Millers new book, From No-Knead to Sourdough: A Simper Approach to Handmade Bread she shows us how to create delicious, healthy breads in our own kitchen, no…
Starting a Home-based Food Business
Homemade for Sale, Second Edition is the authoritative guide to launching a successful food enterprise from your kitchen. Available soon for purchase, It covers everything you need to get cooking…
Gardening in the Wake of Climate Change
Robert Pavlis, author of Plant Science for Gardeners, talks about the topic of gardening and how to do it in the context of climate change.
Understanding Roots
Plant Science for Gardeners by Robert Pavlis is an entertaining and accessible guide that empowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden for…
Why You Can Grow Figs In Cold Climates
For some, the taste of a fresh, juicy fig brings memories of travel to warm, faraway places. However, if you live in a colder region – it’s possible to enjoy…
Interview with Zach Loeks, author of The Edible Ecosystem
Today’s blog is an Interview with Zach Loeks, author of The Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond, featuring our winning giveaway question.Welcome to today’s blog, where…
Edible Laneways
Whether you have an urban property, a suburban homestead, or a rural farm, edible laneways are a great way to affordably and efficiently incorporate edible ecosystems and garden benefits into…
Why People Should Maximize Their Yards with Gardens and Edible Landscapes
In this excerpt from The Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond, author Zach Loeks shows how edible landscapes can improve our existence.