Growing Food Without a Farm
Did Seedy Saturday inspire you to want to start your own garden? Click here to learn about soils, plot location, starting seeds and other basics to get your started!
To Tree or Not to Tree?
Dear Mabel, I’m struggling to decide between a real and an artificial Christmas tree. Can you tell me which choice is better for the environment? A. Artificial trees will save you money in the long run, they do have … Continued
New Local Food Map for Southern Alberta
Chinook Food Connect has recently released a map showing the locations of local food producers around southern Alberta. The map highlights different small-scale producers who grow everything from garlic to bison. Chinook Food Connect describes themselves as a caring community in … Continued
It Shouldn’t Cost the Earth
Dear Mabel, Saving the environment seems really expensive. Big ticket items like solar panels or home improvements are well out of my budget and even smaller changes aren’t easy. What can I do that literally won’t cost me any money? … Continued