Oops! Mistakes happen. In our Winter 2018-19 issue, you may have been wondering about our article “A Time of Rest.” Unfortunately, the opening of...
A Time of Rest – Claire Dam tells us about winter on the homestead
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Environment
Out-and-About on the Evening of January 20?
There is a lunar eclipse in your future. At about 9:30 on the evening of January 20 (Sunday), the Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow. But it...
For Early-Risers on Wed, Jan. 23, 2019 look up to see Venus and Jupiter
Are you about to go to work at 7 am on this Wednesday morning? If you happen to live in most of southern Canada, look towards the south east and...
Holiday Perspectives with Danielle French
I love the holidays and I especially love decorating for them. I love having balls hanging in the windows, lights outside and setting the table with...
December 13, 2018 – Geminid Meteor Shower
On this night, the Moon will be a waxing crescent low in the west (37% sunlit) and will set at about 10:22 PM – leaving the sky dark. Turning to...
New Comet for Keen Stargazers especially as we approach the holiday season.
With all the hi-tech gear in the hands of professional astronomers you would think that amateurs should fold up their telescopes and read about...
Going to bat…for the bats!
Long scorned and feared, bats are synonymous with Halloween decor, cottage nightmares and Hitchcock movies. Many bat myths can easily be debunked....
Celebrating National Farmer’s Day with Beretta Farms
For both my family and Beretta Farms, National Farmer’s Day (October 12th), has always provided reason to celebrate and reflect on sustainable Canadian agriculture.
Apples, Analog and Cut-Throat Designs for Cutworms
In the magazine industry, it’s a constant battle to find a see saw balance between digital content and print media. It’s about remembering the...
MODIFIED: A Documentary about Food, Genetic Engineering, and Our Right to Know
The film’s opening moments – the shadow cast by a mother and daughter crunching down a chilly dirt road in Nova Scotia – are the first steps taken...
Harrowsmith Almanac 2019
Fall in love with Harrowsmith’s 2019 Almanac… This edition is full of nostalgia! Have you ever wondered about the history of the annual Milk...
I heard it through the grapevine
Climate change doesn’t play favourites. Ask anyone in sub-Saharan Africa or Greenland. Beekeepers, strawberry farmers, almond growers, balcony...
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