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Foraging as a Way of Life: A Year-Round Field Guide to Wild Plants

BY MIKAELA CANNON (NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS)

With the author’s expert guidance, you’ll explore the joys of foraging across all four seasons, discovering delightful plants each month that are just begging to be tasted. Whether you’re a seasoned forager or a curious newcomer, put on your hiking boots and get ready to embark on a delicious adventure.

The Lunenburg Farmers’ Market Cookbook: Homegrown Recipes for Every Month of the Year

BY ELISABETH BAILEY, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA VALLETTA (NIMBUS PUBLISHING LIMITED)

Organized by month, this collection of recipes showcases the best ingredients available during each season at Nova Scotia’s largest farmers’ market. Recipes include traditional favourites like Lunenburg Market Chowder, as well as variations on some classics, like Juniper Ham Calzoni, all designed to highlight the freshness and flavour of locally sourced produce. Alongside the recipes, the cookbook includes the stories, tips and insights from the farmers and producers themselves, providing a deeper connection to the food and the people behind it.

The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming

BY JEAN-MARTIN FORTIER (NEW SOCIETY PUBLISHERS)

Before The Winter Market Gardener (see excerpt), Jean-Martin began his mission to share his knowledge and passion for regenerative agriculture with The Market Gardener. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary—and boasting sales of more than 200,000 worldwide—this comprehensive guide is a must-read for anyone interested in pursuing small-scale organic farming or market gardening.

Posted on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

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