Harrowsmith’s Almanac takes a wide-ranging look at 2016.
The Harrowsmith Team
Harrowsmith is the farm-to-condo go-to for living sustainably and simply. Our mission is to offer a down-to-earth Canadian perspective on topics of gardening, home and design, travel and culture, food, health, wellness and the environment.
Where Ya From? Truth Behind Town Names
Canada. Ka. Na. Da. Ka-na-da. Say it aloud a few times and the name of our nation starts to sound a bit, well, weird. But Canadians wouldn’t have it...
Loreena McKennitt’s Tour of Morden, Manitoba
Loreena McKennitt is one of Canada’s most successful international artists, having sold more than 14 million albums around the world and achieved gold and multi-platinum status in more than 15 countries.
Harrowsmith Goes to Soupfest!
Catch our publisher, Yolanda Thornton, chatting with the soupsational Marty Galin at the Holland Marsh Soupfest.
ISON: The Exasperating Comet
We asked Robert Dick, our Astronomy Editor, for his take on Comet ISON, the bright light in the sky which seems to be exasperating night-sky watchers and failing to become “The Christmas Comet” / “Comet of the Century” that it was supposed to be.
Proceed with Caution before you Paint
How safe are the paints we use on our walls?
The Small Halls of Fame
Rural Canada has produced some of the world’s finest athletes. Here’s a look at a few of Canada’s small town halls of fame that keep their memories alive.
Royal Welcome
Canadian Small Towns Still Remember The 1959 Royal Visit.
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How to Make a Backyard Chicken House
Make your own simple, portable, Canada-ready coop.
Why Making Dinner is So Hard
The simple solution (that’s already in your kitchen) that makes the daily dinner ritual so much easier
Frogs Sound the Alarm Before a Storm
Who loves a good rainstorm? Frogs do!
Farm Getaways
Support Independent Farmers & Check Out These Destinations.
Harrowsmith Kids: Emma’s Tomato Patch
I first grew Reisetomate in the summer of 2017, and it quickly became one of my favourites.