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Supporting Local Farmers: The Environmental and Economic Benefits
Supporting local businesses has historic roots in our communities – prior to globalization, the majority of the goods and services we consumed could be nothing …
The Top 5 Vegetables: Halton Food’s Go-To Veggies
As an organization, Halton Food plants almost every vegetable that can grow in our climate. From tomatoes to potatoes, Swiss chard to squash, we plant …
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Herbs
Growing Herbs, Herbs, Fresh Herbs, Container Garden, In-ground Garden, Raised Beds, Backyard Gardening, Backyard Groceries, Community Gardening
Pollinators in the Vegetable Garden
June 21 to 27 is National Pollinator Week I am sure all of you have seen or read about the campaign to “Save the Bees,” …
Container Gardening 101
No backyard and limited garden space, but still want fresh and nutritious produce all summer? Look no further, the answer is container gardening! What is container gardening? Container gardening is the practice of growing plants in …
Covid-Friendly Ways to Get Involved in Your Community
As we navigate our second summer during the Covid-19 pandemic, it can be challenging to find ways to feel connected to your local community. Being connected in your community allows you …
The following article was submitted by guest contributor Kimberly Schols, CFUW and GASP member. When we were forced to come home in March 2019 from
The following article is by guest contributor by Lynda Sturgeoff. Lynda Sturgeoff, a retired Ph.D. chemist, now spends her time volunteering for various organizations where
This presentation was originally shown as an online event for Oakville Public Library March 17, 2021. Why Grow Vegetables? Save money Eat what you grow
When starting a new garden, or to start the new gardening season, home gardeners have been known to rev up the rototiller and hack away mercilessly
Dar Corrigan is a Master Gardener and a member of Halton Region Master Gardeners since 2018. Prior to that, Dar lived a very urban and
Dar Corrigan is a Master Gardener and a member of Halton Region Master Gardeners since 2018. Prior to that, Dar lived a very urban and