Seasons Greetings to ALL, whatever you celebrate, enjoy!
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.
Give Good Gifts
Sustainable gift-giving is what you give, what you don’t give, how you give and how long the gift you give will last.
National Cookie Day
on December 4th
Plan Your Meals Ahead
Tips to reduce food waste.
Giving Back
Holiday volunteer opportunities and ideas.
Canadian Rivers
Canada is blessed with an abundance of majestic rivers that are as diverse as they are breathtaking.
Turn This…Into This
The best way to store, eat, enjoy and use up all of those carrots
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Handmade Wreath
‘Tis the season! Head outside before the REALLY cold weather sets in and collect everything you need to make this gorgeous holiday arrangement.
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Identify Animal Tracks
Wherever you find yourself in your nearby nature, you should expect to encounter wild animals, after all, it’s their home that you are venturing into.
Home for the Holidays
For Jody Arsenault and her family,
decorating their Steinbach, Manitoba home for Christmas is a tradition of love
Veggies for Days
How to prepare and use vegetables for days!
The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide
The Harrowsmith team has rounded up our top sustainable gift picks for 2024 – because giving back to the planet can be just as fun as giving to your loved ones.
Gifts from Your Recycling Bin
Cleaned boxes and packages of all shapes and colours plus some art supplies, make for fun a crafternoon and endless hours of play.