Food
Saving seeds: Growing sustainability in your own garden
At the end of the garden season, there may be a few seed packages left over. The urge to keep them until next year is worth harbouring, since many seeds will last for at least a couple of years. And w...
Cool Coles
A group of vegetables that thrive in the cool temperatures of fall.
Society tackling growing problem of food security
A group of volunteers in Judique is looking to improve food security in their community one small project at a time. “It’s small, manageable, fun projects,” says Bill Murphy, the lead for the...
Mill Road Grows – a growing concern
Mill Road Grows exists because a part-time coordinator focuses on the initiative. The support of Mill Road Social Enterprises participants and staff, and a great volunteer base makes it all happen.
Food security stakeholders come together at landmark Municipality of Inverness County conference
More than 40 delegates from local, Island-wide and provincial organizations came together in Mabou on Friday, May 3, to discuss the complex and urgent topic of food security in the Municipality of...
Food security in Inverness County – small is big
So what has this to do with gardens? Our pandemic experiences have made us aware of ‘supply chain insecurity’.
What to eat before exercise to optimize your workout at any age
With the school year back and kids gearing up for winter sports I wanted to talk about fueling up to feel and perform their best.
Fall reckoning – the opportunities offered by a full bounty
Weather and luck play such a large part in how well the farmers have done this year, and, if we have our own little gardens, how well they have faired. We may have ended up with a modest harvest, or i...
Cream rises to the top with community support
Their dream was their own dairy farm. What they’ve found is a community, whose support has exceeded even their wildest dreams. As Skye Glen Creamery celebrates its first anniversary in late August,...
Fall routines for a healthier winter
This is my favorite time of year. To me it is the season of routine, crisp weather, sweaters and lattes! As you read this we are well into Fall and perhaps have started to skip our walks, becoming...
5 Tips to make your summer menu healthier!
Summer time enjoyment often means more delicious barbecues and social eating! With a few adjustments we can make our barbecuing safer and keep your plate healthy all year long. Grill Foods Safely...