Urban farmer Councillor Whillans

For years we’ve heard how farming in Brampton has been ruined by urban sprawl. But, on a rooftop patio, a community garden has “popped up” in a prominent Brampton building - City Hall. Urban Agriculture is m... Continue reading →

Spice up your garden life

Spring is here folks and it is time to clear out the old and bring in the new. I say, “Out with the forsythias and in with Lindera benzoin.” Spring cleaning doesn't just apply to the inside of our homes, but ex... Continue reading →

Skid grow

Using "Power Plants" written by Frankie Flowers, we build the ultimate container herb garden utilizing an industrial pallet.

Ice storm 2013…part 2

Nearly six weeks have passed since “Ice Storm 2013” and today was the first time I walked on a somewhat cleared path. The “Polar Vortex” that immediately followed didn’t help the cleanup efforts. That massive c... Continue reading →