What Harrowsmith’s former editor-in-chief is tinkering with nowadays.
Maurice Crossfield
Maurice is a writer and editor. Be it fact or fiction, he is a storyteller.
A true classic…in every sense – Stratford Shakespeare
It would not be possible to talk about Stratford without a look at its annual celebration of the genius of Shakespeare.
A Victorian Time Machine
While many a small Canadian town will claim to be a Victorian village, Stratford is without a doubt the real deal: a place where vintage architecture has been lovingly preserved.
Don’t Forget the Folklore
While you’re out discovering Stratford and the surrounding region, keep your ears and eyes open for some fascinating local folklore.
Food guide overhaul
Long seen as the benchmark for good nutrition, Canada’s Food Guide needs to be rewritten.
A tradition of award-winning gardens in Stratford
From early spring to late fall, Stratford’s impressive gardens are a treat for the senses.
Bring Your Appetite to Stratford
Nestled in the agricultural heartland of southern Ontario, Stratford and the surrounding Perth County is a locavore’s paradise.
A trip down the Bacon and Ale Trail, and into the sweet beyond
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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.