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.

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Winter, bring it on!

46 magical ways to Love WINTER • Winter, beginning on December 21st, brings the darkest days and the merry promise of the holiday season. It’s when the crispness of frosty encounters in nature means coming home to comfort, good food, great friends and warmth by the fire. There’s a joy of feeling cozy that can only come after being in the cold.

Lessons From the Storms • Nothing offers more perspecti e on life than a storm. Sarah Loten shares how she and her family — and their animals — have made it through decades of storms at Drover’s Way Farm in Eastern Ontario and what they have learned along the way

Give Sustainably Holiday Gift Guide • Sustainable gift-giving is what you give, what you don’t give, how you give and how long the gift you give will last. That’s a lot to think about during this busy time, so Harrowmsith has broken it all down so that your gestures this season will come from your heart without taking from the planet

Give gifts that have a story

Gifts from the kitchen are always appreciated • While homemade sweets are heartfelt, so are your creativity and curating skills. Assemble a basket (don’t buy one new, there’s always lots at the thrift store) of local and organic goodies like dips, sauces and snacks that you find at the mar et or independent grocery sellers. Jams, chutneys, pickles, teas, and herb blends all make lovely treats to add in. Here are some unique Canadian-made goodies to get you started.

Gifts from nature

Circadian Rhythm This Winter • Working with the natural rhythms of your body can help you avoid feeling like you’re fighting against yourself all the time and help you get better sleep. Here’s the science you need to know

Harrowsmith’s D.I.Y. FARMHOUSE KITCHEN GUIDE • Time to update your kitchen? From planning ahead and choosing sustainable materials, to do-it-yourself cabinetry solutions, our expert recommendations will help you save money and transform your home into a greener space

The 7 things I love the most about my farmhouse kitchen • Life and style expert Shoana Jensen is the fun girlfriend you trust to give you the best advice on simplifying your every day. Over the past two years, she and her husband Greg have completely renovated a 1970s farmhouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario. Her style is Modern Farmhouse. Her approach is about mixing beauty with practicality and making choices to live sustainably along the way. And, of course, the Cityline TV personality is always up for a new DIY project. Here’s a peek into what she loves most about her new farmhouse kitchen and why.

Save Money & BUILD Your Own Cabinets

ECO kitchen checklist • The sustainable kitchen begins with shopping for local and organic foods, but it doesn’t end there. Energyefficient food preparation and cleaning habits, using equipment made from sustainable materials, and dodging toxic chemicals are also important if you want to have a truly healthy kitchen. Fortunately, making the right choices for your well-being is also good for the pocket and the planet.

NOT your grandma’s Meatloaf

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