Perennials, in horticulture speak, are leafy plants that die back to the ground each year, but grow again from their roots each Spring.  Food plants that grow each year for us are an excellent addition to the garden, even if you only have a little space!  There are many hardy, reliable varieties for Manitoba gardeners [...]

This year, March came in like a lamb and went out like a lamb. Thatʼs not the way the old saying goes, is it? Overall winter was quite mellow here in Manitoba – a disappointment to snowmobilers and skiers perhaps, but quite agreeable for the rest of us! And now Spring is early; the snow is gone, robins [...]

Here in Manitoba, there’s still snow on the ground and daytime temperatures may or may not go above the freezing mark.  Some of us, though, are already planning on preserving the bounty of fruits and vegetables that will soon be available!  Are you getting ready to eat local food all next winter?  Have you given it [...]

What’s your local farmer doing in February?  You thought we all loaded up our trailers and headed south in November, not to return until the snow has melted, didn’t you?  Not so, for most of us!  February is the time of planning….and worrying….and planning some more!   Any farmer with animals has trouble getting away [...]