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Temporary Carports Serve as Greenhouses in Montreal
A collection of temporary carports have cropped up on a Montreal street this winter, draped in transparent, polycarbonate sheeting rather than white plastic tarps that flap on windy days. But these tempos aren’t for vehicles. “On this street, before our greenhouses, it was just parking spots and now it’s vegetables that grow,” said Héloise Koltuk. She’s with Laboratoire sur l’agriculture urbaine, a Montreal-based organization that is focused on urban agriculture research and


Foraging for a Hearty Winter Soup in January
In this video, The Northwest Forager revisits an old episode "Foraging for a Wild Edible Winter Soup" and attempts to forage a much more substantial winter meal that sticks to the bones!


25 Edible Plants, Berries and Trees for Wilderness Survival
A detailed look at some of the most common edible plants, fruits, nuts, trees and seeds that you can eat while out in the wild.


New to Foraging? Start Here! 5 Plants for Absolute Beginners
With this video, learn how to safely identify 5 plants in Spring and early Summer, along with some useful tips for new foragers.


How to Grow Seaweed
Thanks to two summer students and a local composer, we now have a fun, high level video depicting the process of cultivating kelp in the ocean!


Greenhouse Evolution: Our Humble Beginnings to Dream Oasis
Watch this video that tells a story about a beginner greenhouse!


How Regenerative Agriculture Brings Life Back to the Land
Over his decades of farming and ranching, Gabe Brown has noticed a troubling trend: the conventional farming techniques he used were degrading the soil and ruining crops. He shares how his family farm turned things around by adopting regenerative agricultural practices — and shows how the wider food system can use these same methods to improve food quality and revitalize the land. Click here to watch video:


Whole in the Ground
This video focuses on the soil food web in the context of no dig gardening. It features Shane and Kay Hatton's garden along with clips from Dr. Elaine Ingham, Charles Dowding, Robert Hart, Jim Hoorman, Dr. Eric Berg and Suzanna Crampton. Click here to watch:


The Ultimate Guide to Raising Pigs on a Homestead!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced farmer, this guide will help you navigate the challenges and ensure the well-being of your pigs. Check it out below:


Cost to Raise 2 pigs on 1.5 Acres
Check out this video to learn how much it can cost to raise two pigs and how much you can sell one for:
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