How to keep your house warm in the winter.

From the Wildfire Into the Soup Pot
How do you make soup from compost and a stone?
Hempbassadors and Christmas Chestnuts
I speak with hempbassador Marie Eisenmann about the fibre of the future
Lest We Forget the Farmerettes and Early Planting
The young women who saved the WWII crops and getting seeds in early
The Power of Northern Tales & How Farmers Help Food Banks
Michael Kusugak on Inuit Stories and Food Banks Canada
Of Hens and Hops
Chickens as companions and a beerless perennial
The Rhythm of Nature & the Buzzing of Bees
This episode takes us down on the farms.
Living Off the Grid and Coffee Alternatives
Living off the grid using solar, wind, batteries and a generator and alternatives to hot chocolate on cold evenings, on the grid, or off.
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Astronomy March 2025
What to see in the night sky in March 2025.

Heat Pump, Furnace or Hybrid—Which is the Better Option in Canada?
Need a new furnace or central AC? Consider installing a heat pump. Here’s how to choose one, plus details about the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program.

Harrowsmith Spring 2025 Press Release
For Immediate Release, Toronto, Ontario February 24, 2025

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Grow Your Own Food
We’re witnessing a remarkable resurgence in home food gardening, reminiscent of the Victory Gardens from the Second World War.

Cheapie Crostini
An easy recipe using leftover bread.