Food security for urban homesteaders

Self-sufficiency can seem daunting at first. Here are some tips on foraging, community gardening and guerilla gardening to get you started on the path to food security for you and your family.
Self-sufficiency can seem daunting at first. Here are some tips on foraging, community gardening and guerilla gardening to get you started on the path to food security for you and your family.
A clash between affordable housing advocates, community gardeners, & neighbours neatly illustrates the promises and perils of urban planning in
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
Feedback from readers of my earlier essay “Who benefits from government policies?” was mostly positive, but a few thought I
Fall is a forager’s delight, with apples ripe for the picking throughout the province — scattered near trails, alongside rivers, in schoolyards and parking lots. You can stockpile them, but then what?
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
Feedback from readers of my earlier essay “Who benefits from government policies?” was mostly positive, but a few thought I
“When it can be said in any country in the world, “My poor are happy; neither ignorance nor stress is
Gradual steps you can follow on your way to reducing your dependency on others while developing a sustainable and healthy life.
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
Feedback from readers of my earlier essay “Who benefits from government policies?” was mostly positive, but a few thought I
“When it can be said in any country in the world, “My poor are happy; neither ignorance nor stress is
Even children can appreciate the bounties of harvest.
"The Liberal Government's budget will not see us merely 'falling through the cracks' --- it will be the hand that
When cops come for your backyard chickens, it’s time to rise up and speak out about the importance of sustainable,
Self-sufficiency can seem daunting at first. Here are some tips on foraging, community gardening and guerilla gardening to get you
Whether it be by taste, smell, touch or memory, the blueberry holds a special place in local Island cultures past and present and is at the centre of memories, stories, recipes and experiences.
Back in the spring of 2009 there was a committee meeting. According to the meeting notes, members of the Police
Those who assembled on Saturday in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en are among thousands taking part in ongoing blockades and demonstrations across
Owning a private motor vehicle no more accords you rights to extra public space than owning real estate accords you
Lovage, sometimes known as sea parsley, is so obscure nowadays that it can’t be bought at your typical grocery store — but it once enjoyed wide popularity. Let’s discover some of the wonderful things our ancestors, from Nan all the way back to the Caesars of Ancient Rome, have done with this versatile and delicious herb.
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage.
Dandelion is not the kind of plant that needs an introduction — it grows all around and is considered by many to be a nuisance weed. But do they really deserve the bad image we attribute to them? Let me reintroduce you to this common plant and try to change your perspective on it.
It is depressingly ironic that, while many other countries are steadily switching from fossil fuels to clean and renewable sources
Feedback from readers of my earlier essay “Who benefits from government policies?” was mostly positive, but a few thought I
“When it can be said in any country in the world, “My poor are happy; neither ignorance nor stress is
Come and let me take you on a journey into nature’s grocery store. You don’t have to be in the woods to forage for artisanal produce. It’s abundant here in the city of St. John’s!
Back in the spring of 2009 there was a committee meeting. According to the meeting notes, members of the Police
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Salt making has a long history, both globally and locally, and has, at times, been worth more than gold. Yet, today, we import a majority of our salt into the province. For those seeking a greater sense of self-sufficiency, making your own salt is as easy as evaporating a bucket of sea water.
"It’s very difficult for some people to recognize that we all have a master, and we all have a slave.
Back home, you embark on a vigorous online research endeavour: Getting Better. Improvement from the Inside Out. Healthy Habits. Eating
Really, all the ado is not about a hotel. If St. John’s is so awash in tourists that we need
Ducks can be a wonderful addition to your backyard homestead, providing you with a source of delicious eggs, hilarious entertainment and garden insect pest control
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage.
Maple syrup — the first harvest of Spring. With a few simple tools and a little bit of know-how, you too can enjoy the nectar of the gods, straight from your own backyard.
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage.
No matter how successful your garden, there’s always something wild growing right around the corner.
"It’s very difficult for some people to recognize that we all have a master, and we all have a slave.
Back home, you embark on a vigorous online research endeavour: Getting Better. Improvement from the Inside Out. Healthy Habits. Eating
Really, all the ado is not about a hotel. If St. John’s is so awash in tourists that we need
Jam, pie, preserves, tea, wine, or just fresh – however you want to consume them, the sweet seasonal treat is abundant and ripe for the picking in most parts of the province.
"It’s very difficult for some people to recognize that we all have a master, and we all have a slave.
Back home, you embark on a vigorous online research endeavour: Getting Better. Improvement from the Inside Out. Healthy Habits. Eating
Really, all the ado is not about a hotel. If St. John’s is so awash in tourists that we need
Japanese Knotweed has invaded Canada in a big way, Newfoundland included. One solution? Bite back.
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage.
It’s spring and many things are growing. So too should our knowledge of local food and foraging.
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage.
Coastal cultures worldwide have made seaweed an integral part of their diet. Why haven’t we?
Despite the fanfare for their service, food retail employees themselves are not convinced they're 'recognized' in ways that actually improve
The supply chain is not a series of equal links dependent on the ‘weakest link’ to operate. Rather, the middle
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada. It also has the second lowest minimum wage.