Growing Food

• N.B. woman turns yard into vegetable garden to inspire others to grow food

  A New Brunswick woman has turned her front yard into a vegetable garden, hoping to encourage more Canadians to grow their own food.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
  
• Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada to see most new gardeners in 2022, survey says

  Researchers at Dalhousie University in Halifax said they expect to see the highest number of new gardeners in Atlantic Canada in 2022, representing about 10 per cent.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022
  
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• Farming ‘business boot camp’ teaching the next generation about agriculture

  Ever wanted to be a farmer? A new online course is offering a farming boot camp to help those new to the agriculture world get a handle on things.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2021
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• Community garden planted at Kelowna street corner to help Central Okanagan families in need

  "We are doing the square foot gardening program which is a grid system so you can maximize your produce out of one square."

  May 11, 2020
• COVID-19 pandemic has Calgary gardeners planting more veggies, ‘growing their own food’

  Widespread garden material shopping has led to seed shortages. "The demand is huge and supply is short."

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020
• 5 ways to save money on fruits and vegetables

  With the loonie continuing to fall, the cost of groceries -- especially fresh produce -- is on the rise across Canada. Here are five ways you can help save on your produce bill.

  Consumer

  Mar 20, 2015