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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Mailbox • Letters, emails and social media posts from our readers

I’m Inspired!

Harrowsmith Spring • Each issue, we showcase products, ideas and people that we know you’ll love too

False Dawn on Bow Lake

Spring Almanac: The Weather Outlook

What Happens During The Spring Equinox?

Harrowsmith Spring

Harrowsmith’s Complete Guide to growing an organic food garden • Whether you’re born to garden or still developing your green thumb, follow these fresh ideas for cultivating your own vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit

8 Things to DO in the garden this spring

planet friendly AcTIVITiES • Fun and easy ways to live sustainably

Home workshop

My Alaska Cruise, by Way of the Tatshenshini River • Robert Barnard started his summer vacation in Whitehorse, technically. From there, he drove to the river drop in at Duncan’s Post, Yukon and loaded his gear on a raft. 12 days and 255-kilometres later, the adventure ended in Dry Bay, Alaska where a plane flew him and his fellow travellers back to Whitehorse. Here’s what happened along the way.

Do the mashed potato …and make these twists with the leftovers • Turn last night’s mashed potatoes into today’s breakfast, dinner or even dessert. These recipes are so good, you won’t even think of them as leftovers!

Waste Less, Eat Better, Save Money • We asked the experts to weigh in on practical ways to transform leftovers into delicious new dishes

My Garden Retreat • Jen Reynolds shares why her 1,200 square-foot urban backyard is her happiest place