Guelph Wellington Local Food is offering its first spring Wellington Rural Romp on May 28. The…
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Community scoops up annual bounty from horticultural gardens
Gardeners rejoice at this time a year at the abundance of plant sales that are carried out in…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…
FCC annual report shows Ontario farmland values continue to rise
The average value of farmland in Ontario increased by 2.4 per cent during the second half of 2010,…
Eramosa 4-H Beef Club held first meeting in April
The Eramosa 4-H Beef Club held its first meeting of 2011 at the farm of Allan Wallace on April 20.…
Premier Equipment celebrating a new company with deep roots
The recent launch of Premier Equipment Ltd., was celebrated with a commemorative tree planting…
Manure given away at raceway May 23
What’s the first colour that comes to mind when thinking of a ton of horse manure? The…
There are a number of vegetables that grow well in small gardens
With that first bite, gardeners know that nothing beats the taste of homegrown. My mouth starts to…
Hard to grow vegetables best left to farm fields
Vegetable gardening requires more than planting a few seeds. Soil conditions, the amount of…
Soil preparation is essential for successful vegetable gardens
As the price of groceries skyrockets, many backyard gardeners have decided that growing their own…
Forage Expo
The Ontario Forage Expo 2011 will run on July 13 at the Elora Research Farms, 6182 2nd Line in old…
Over 80 members attended annual district horticultural meeting
The Ontario Horticultural Association District 7 annual general District Director Dorelene Anderson…
Asparagus perfect perennial for flower gardens
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial vegetable that survives our winters. Its…
Elora Environment Centre offers energy saving programs
Despite the end of grants under Canada’s national eco-energy for homes program on March 31,…
OMAFRA Report
A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…