Harrowsmith

Harrowsmith is still the reliable go-to for gardeners, weekend carpenters, homesteaders, hobby farmers and urban dwellers with romantic fantasies of country life. Harrowsmith publishes four issues a year in conjunction with the seasons--three print issues and a summer digital exclusive.

My Harrowsmith Life

What’s Old is New Again

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Top 10 Reasons Why Canada is the G.O.A.T.

From Farm to Table … and Back Again

The Eagle Has Landed

This Just In: Annuals are the Bees Knees

On Our Bookshelf

Calling all Scrappy Cooks

Raising Eco-Conscious Kids

Easy ways to help wildlife weather the fall and winter • Our yards and gardens have the potential to be so much more than decorative. Nowadays, more people are embracing the idea that they can contribute to ecosystems in a positive way instead of furthering the habitat loss threatening many wildlife species. Yes, including in suburban and urban areas.

Just One Thing: Dalcini Stainless

WORD OF THE YEAR: “Glimmers”

Growing (and Preserving) Your Groceries • With the right mix of crops and a bit of added labour, Canadians can enjoy the bounty of harvest year-round.

A Blooming Adventure of Culinary Creativity • When Taste Buds: A Field Guide to Cooking and Baking with Flowers, by Nikki Fotheringham came across our desks at Harrowsmith we couldn’t imagine a better book for our readers than one that combines a love of gardening with a passion for cooking. We hope you enjoy this little bite.

Home-cooked Happiness • Reimagining Canadian classic comfort foods allows us to extol our love for its inherent comfort core. The concept of comfort food evolves with time and cultural shifts, and that means we are finding new ways to bring new moves for the classics of yore. Embracing the Canadian fall harvest, we celebrate the cornucopia of flavours and we honour the agricultural heritage of our country as well as the importance of environmental stewardship.

Chill out • Freezing meals ahead of time not only saves you money by taking advantage of sales and buying in bulk, it also reduces food waste by preserving ingredients before they spoil. Cookbook author and food expert Claire Tansey shares a few of her favourite recipes.

The Roots of our Connection • During a recent trip to Newfoundland, travel expert Andrea Mandel-Campbell was reminded that forming a conscious connection with our land and its food helps us better care for and preserve its resources.

The Land, the Stars, the Atmosphere • Keep your feet on the ground, but let your eyes wander the skies; for in the balance of grounded wisdom, true greatness lies.

Exploring the Mysteries of Atmospheric Phenomena: From Ball Lightning to Fata Morgana • The atmosphere that envelops our planet is a constantly evolving realm, capable of producing fascinating and often enigmatic phenomena. From bright balls of lightning to swirling vortices of flame, atmospheric anomalies continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike.

How Do I Get the Most from Grazing Lands?

How to (Wisely!) Buy a Used Tractor • Everything you know to choose the best option for your needs.

ASTRONOMICAL ALMANAC for 2025 • A guide to how to use the astronomy guide.

Fall

Seasonal Weather • Predictions for Fall 2024

RUBY RED JEWELS OF THE BOG

WELCOME TO September 2024

September 2024 Weather Forecast

September

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month • We are guessing that’s because Canadian children are returning to school, and October is Canadian Library Month. And since September 6 is National Read a Book Day, and September 8 is International Literacy Day, we thought we would help everyone out by choosing 10 of our favourite children’s books all about...