Using an unheated greenhouse in upstate New York, this grower is able to overwinter vegetables, in a partially insulated 750 square foot passive solar structure with barrels of water for thermal mass. This is a detailed tour of the structure and how it was built.

In this episode of Ivan Emke’s Fit to Eat podcast, Ivan and Dan Rubin visit David Jason Goodyear in Flatrock, NL, and learn how he grows and stores almost all his food with his earth sheltered greenhouse, raised bed garden and root cellar. Click here to access the podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-73996591/s2e2-david-goodyear?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fuser-73996591%252Fs2e2-david-goodyear

This greenhouse design, which is common in China, where hundreds of acres are covered with similar structures, works just fine in sub zero temperatures in Alberta where selected crops may be grown year round. Using an earth berm for passive sun energy storage, it works just fine, for the right crops.

In a series of articles, we will help you explore how to choose your greenhouse options – siting, shape, covering material, growing systems, etc. – in order to get the most out of your new construction. This series will be aimed at helping you plan your first greenhouse, but, even if you’re a seasoned grower, you may still find a few gems of wisdom along the way. To begin, let’s define what a greenhouse is and how it works. After that, we can take a look at what you will want

Researchers in Manitoba have been exploring the potential for Chinese style passive solar greenhouses for growing food in cold climates. Here is an article about their work: https://www.greenhousecanada.com/the-solar-solution-1562/

Growing in Newfoundland and Labrador can be challenging. Growing in Deep Winter Greenhouse may be an option to provide healthy food to small communities. Learn more in the video below!

This article explores various plant covers, such as floating row covers and mini greenhouses, that provide frost protection and extend the growing season. It emphasizes the benefits of using these covers to shield plants from pests and adverse weather conditions, allowing for prolonged harvesting periods. Read more HERE.

If you're raising pastured pigs, you know that getting started can be tough. Luckily, Heifer USA have created an in-depth beginners guide to raising pigs, starting with unloading pigs on your farm for the first time! Before you start raising pigs for meat, you've got to know how to care for piglets - and this video is the perfect tool for training piglets! This installment in the Pig Farm Training series covers topics like preparing your piglet barn, receiving new piglets, an

Quail are a small bird which are becoming more and more popular as an option for a backyard flock. They produce delicious and nutritious eggs as well as tasty meat. Their small size, quiet nature, and adaptability makes them ideal for almost any environment. If you’re considering raising birds in your backyard, on your homestead, or even on your patio, quail may just be the right option for you! Read more HERE.

Jenna Greene's priority is to be self-sufficient and provide a safe and healthy environment for her family. In order to achieve this goal, together with her family, she has established a quail farm business. The Greene family's philosophy is the more they help others start their self-sufficient adventure, the more they can grow in theirs. Myshire Farm's mission is to educate, encourage, and enthuse people about the benefits of raising Coturnix quail so we can all have a bette