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Getting Started with Cover Crops for a Healthier Garden
Cover crops help improve soil health, reduce weeds, prevent erosion, and boost fertility. Learn how grasses, legumes, and brassicas can create stronger, more productive garden beds naturally.
University of Guelph
Horse Facial Clues Reveal Hidden Insights
New research reveals how a horse's subtle facial expressions can help owners better understand horse behavior, welfare, communication, and responses during riding lessons.
Why an Italian Flower is Called Manitoba
The surprising story behind the Manitoba Morning lily, a striking flower sold in Italy that carries the name of a Canadian province.
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Why August Is One of the Most Important Months for Your Garden
August garden care tips include watering, harvesting, pest control, soil testing, and preparing landscapes for successful fall planting and healthier growth.
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So… What Are You Going to Do With All Those Red Peppers?
Freezing red peppers is one of the simplest ways to preserve a bumper crop—and it may offer surprising benefits beyond convenience.
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How to Protect Gardens During Extended Dry Weather
Persistent heat and dry weather across Canada highlight the importance of smart watering practices to protect gardens, trees and landscapes while conserving water during summer.
SMALL FARM CANADA NEWS
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The garden that keeps giving…
Strategies to overwinter annuals include cuttings, collecting plant materials and overwinter storage. Time to get started.
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2026 Canadian Private Forest Owners Survey
Are you a person, family, or organization that owns forests? They want to hear from you! The survey takes just 15 minutes to complete and will close on September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Building back Canadian Wool
The Canadian Wool Collective since 2020 have been building back the value of wool through collaboration, advocacy and certification one producer, miller and artisan at a time.
