If you know, you know so we asked Mark and Ben to share what their favourite crops to grow are and why
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.
How to Plant Directly into the Ground
7 Easy Steps
Take Care of Nature
Overall, birds play a critical role in maintaining the health and integrity of our ecosystems.
Save The Scraps
Simple Tips to Reduce Food Waste
Wildlife Photography
Nature awakens in spring and there’s plenty of opportunity to get photos of flowers, mosses, budson trees, insects and, of course, baby animals....
Grow Herbs
Which herbs do you like to grow?
Planting Time
Warm season and cool season crops are terms used to describe the optimal temperature range
The Importance of Planning
Making the most out of your space.
The Latest
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.
What to do in the Garden this December
December doesn’t have to be dark and gloomy. These plants will keep a pop of color in your yard!
National Cookie Day
on December 4th
’Tis the season- Orange Liqueur Balls
This is our take on the classic rum ball.
Forces of Nature
Sometimes we all need a little
nudge from Mother Earth to remind us of the benefits of moving our feet. (All while being conscious of our carbon footprints, of course.)