Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
So, we appear to be into summer. We have enjoyed a couple of hot days, and also a few...
Food trends in 2017, part 2
Submitted By: Dana Hawthorne, MScFN, RD
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
With the start of the New Year, we can expect to see new...
Younger farmers changing the face of agriculture
by Drew Spoelstra, President, OFA
Much is always made of the high average age of Canadian farmers, but there’s a quiet shift happening in agriculture that...
Weather conditions can bring blight
by William J. Langenberg, M.Sc. Env. Bil.
The Late Blight-causing fungus, Phytophthora infestans, proliferates during weather conditions we are experiencing this year. This Summer is...
Natural Succession
by Philip Fry
One of the main differences between colonial and habitat gardening is the approach taken to the ecological process of natural succession, the...
Alternative farming
by Deron Johnston
When someone talks about farming, certain visuals usually come to mind. The first one might be of a herd of dairy cows...
Hostas and other shady characters!
by David Dunn of Rideau Woodland Ramble
In the deep dark corners of your garden, you can find some pretty shady characters! Hostas are a...
Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
I confess that one of the things I really love is a hot scone and a strong cup of...
Growing potential #1
by Deron Johnston
There are a number of people involved in both the local food and sustainable agriculture community that believe that the Kemptville Campus...
Wild Ginger, Bloodroot and Volunteers
by Philip Fry
As I wandered along our lane watching early wildflowers begin to show, it occurred to me that there are similarities between these...