The ATV may have come from humble beginnings, but it didn’t take long for it to spread across the rural landscape.
Maurice Crossfield
Maurice is a writer and editor. Be it fact or fiction, he is a storyteller.
Straw Bale Comes In From the Country
Embracing energy efficiency and a modern aesthetic, this Ancaster, ON home was custom designed for its owners.
It’s Not Dirt, It’s Soil!
Why your garden’s success hinges on the health of your soil
Pounding Tin
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had a soft spot for metal. The possibilities fascinate me. Plunk me in front of a pile of lumber, and I’ll stare with...
Is the future of solar finally starting to brighten?
Lower equipment costs and innovative new projects are starting to make headway into the mainstream energy mix.
Ode to the Cordless Drill
The cordless drill has emerged to become one of the most versatile and valued tools you can own—no matter where you live.
Small Farms
We need to move away from mass production, and there’s zero doubt in my mind we are heading that way. Small farms are the future.
Discovering the Charms of Stratford
There’s a lot more to Stratford, Ontario, than the Stratford Festival. From its rich architecture and thriving food scene to the elegant gardens at City Hall, this little town on the Avon River has all the qualities we at Harrowsmith have come to love.
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Lost’n’Found Recycled Sauna
The friendliest place to be on a midwinter Alberta night.
Adventure: Sustainability
Sustainable Products for Your Next Camping Trip
Earth Month
This Earth Month, get your green thumbs ready to embrace the joy of
gardening while helping our planet
thrive in a changing world.
Pickled Carrot Tops
Don’t throw away those leafy green carrot tops! Instead, make pickled carrot tops with multiple uses.
All about Earth Day
Earth Day 2025 is on Tuesday, April 22nd & it’s 55th year!