Live in Harmony with Nature
A Mid-Life Reflection: Why I Choose Organic Food
I have a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s in Public Health. But truthfully, that’s not what first led me to buy organic food. What really caught my attention...
A Mid-Life Reflection: Why I Choose Organic Food
I have a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s in Public Health. But truthfully, that’s not what first led me to buy organic food. What really caught my attention...
Toronto Native Tallgrass Prairie Grasses: Big B...
Discover Toronto’s native tallgrass prairie through the Big Four warm-season grasses: big bluestem, little bluestem, switchgrass, and Indiangrass. From the Don River’s towering big bluestem to rare little bluestem remnants...
Toronto Native Tallgrass Prairie Grasses: Big B...
Discover Toronto’s native tallgrass prairie through the Big Four warm-season grasses: big bluestem, little bluestem, switchgrass, and Indiangrass. From the Don River’s towering big bluestem to rare little bluestem remnants...
My Honest Wild Leek (Ramp) Growing Journey: See...
Discover my honest journey growing wild leeks (ramps) from both seeds and bulbs in Ontario. Learn why my first seed attempt failed, why bulbs thrived, and how patient gardeners can...
My Honest Wild Leek (Ramp) Growing Journey: See...
Discover my honest journey growing wild leeks (ramps) from both seeds and bulbs in Ontario. Learn why my first seed attempt failed, why bulbs thrived, and how patient gardeners can...
Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds: A Gardener’s Guide t...
Confused about hybrid vs. heirloom seeds? Learn the differences, benefits, and why we carry both—so you can choose the best seeds for your Canadian garden.
Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds: A Gardener’s Guide t...
Confused about hybrid vs. heirloom seeds? Learn the differences, benefits, and why we carry both—so you can choose the best seeds for your Canadian garden.
The Rhythm of the Land: Native Trees of Ontario
In this blog, I invite you on a gentle, virtual walk through local forests to meet three remarkable native trees: American Larch (Tamarack), American Basswood, and Yellow Birch. Each plays...
The Rhythm of the Land: Native Trees of Ontario
In this blog, I invite you on a gentle, virtual walk through local forests to meet three remarkable native trees: American Larch (Tamarack), American Basswood, and Yellow Birch. Each plays...
Compassing for a Compass Plant: A Search Rooted...
Discover the timeless beauty of the Compass Plant—Silphium laciniatum—from Aldo Leopold’s writings to modern native gardens. Learn its unique leaf “compassing,” long lifespan, and tips for growing this iconic prairie...
Compassing for a Compass Plant: A Search Rooted...
Discover the timeless beauty of the Compass Plant—Silphium laciniatum—from Aldo Leopold’s writings to modern native gardens. Learn its unique leaf “compassing,” long lifespan, and tips for growing this iconic prairie...