Your name? Colleen Jones. Home (or adopted) town? Halifax, Nova Scotia. Population? We are the ultimate little big town: around...
The Harrowsmith Team
More than 40 years ago, in 1976, James Lawrence pasted together the first edition of Harrowsmith magazine on his kitchen table in rural Ontario. Totally unique, it was the first Canadian magazine to focus on organic living, alternative energy sources, and a country lifestyle. Lawrence’s ode to back-to- the-land virtues quickly attracted legions of fans and soon became Canada’s bible for rural living.
‘GET AGRICULTURED’ AT THIS YEAR’S ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR
The Royal is coming to town, November 1 to 10, and it’s coming with a promise to help you Get Agricultured. Along with the launch of ticket sales,...
Muy Delicioso! Are Tacos a staple in your house?
Tacos are a staple meal at our house. Simple and fresh and easy to prepare, they’re a quick weekday dinner that the whole family can help with. My...
Small Ponds featuring Roy McGregor
Your name? Roy MacGregor. Home (or adopted) towns? Whitney and Huntsville, Ontario. Population? 700 in Whitney and 18,000 for the greater...
December FREE Books
We will be giving away 6 books each month about the stuff that's important to you: building chemical-free natural ponds, baking no-knead and...
2018 – OKA CHEESE is turning 125
THE LITTLE-KNOWN HISTORY OF A GREAT QUEBEC CHEESE OKA cheese is the first and only Canadian gourmet cheese to have been passed down through...
Small Ponds featuring Guido Basso
Your name? Guido Basso. Home (or adopted) town? Near Consecon, Prince Edward County, Ontario. Population? It’s a small town. Years in residence? 32....
Nuburger Blueberry Yum Yum Burger
When Nuburger owner Marc Priestley was a kid he loved blueberry picking with his family at their cabin in Victoria Beach, Manitoba. His Grandma...
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