Food
Margaree market looking to expand in its second year
There’ll be a few surprises in store for visitors of the Margaree Food and Artisan Market as it returns this summer. Held the last Friday of each month from May to September, at the community hall...
Asparagus for beginners
When I get talking gardening with someone who is starting out on a property, it is not long before I ask them if they have planted their asparagus patch yet. It sits with raspberries and carrots as...
Cooking classes fill in generation gap
The organizer of an event that brought two generations of cooks together says the program will return in the fall.
Backyard foraging – proposing perennials
Many of us were foragers in our early years, coaxed into a series of expeditions, from gathering wild strawberries, to late fall cranberry sessions. Money was not plentiful in families, but labour was...
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.