We go all-in on planting, planting gardens that are gyms, therapy,

The Longevity of Earth Day and Farming Mars
Earth Month – April
A Japanese Garden, Pyramid Wine and the Tenacity of Plants
Respecting the Lessons of the Living World
A Fish Tale and Buffalo Cheese
Seafood Crate and Buffalo Milking in Stratford
The Duck Handshake and a PEC Tour
The King Cole Ducks story and a trip around Prince Edward County
Mushrooms From the Edge, Beer in the Heart
Fungus farming in Newfoundland and the microbreweries of Ottawa
Remembering Wingfield Farm and Trees for Heroes
This episode is about plays, a fictional farm, heroes and highways. I start off by chatting with Dan Needles, a mainstay for Harrowsmith readers and the author of the WIngfield Farm mediaverse.
A Garden of Varieties and the Water of Our Discontent
This episode of Harrowsmith Radio is about extraordinary vegetables, wild weather and the water it brings with it. First up, we head to the east...
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Need a new furnace or central AC? Consider installing a heat pump. Here’s how to choose one, plus details about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program.

Harrowsmith Spring 2025 Press Release
For Immediate Release, Toronto, Ontario February 24, 2025

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Grow Your Own Food
We’re witnessing a remarkable resurgence in home food gardening, reminiscent of the Victory Gardens from the Second World War.