Saskatoon Berry Blossoms Signal Spring Across Northern Forests
Across northwestern Ontario and Manitoba forests this May, delicate white blossoms are beginning to emerge on a native plant with deep roots in the cultural…
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Community Garden
Rooted in the principles of sustainable agriculture, our Northwestern Ontario arts-driven living lab is a creative, community-based hub for tackling food insecurity through regenerative small-scale farming, intergenerational knowledge transmission, and climate resilience.
Community-Driven Sustainable Agriculture in Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba
Operating across key regions—including Winnipeg, Manitoba, Minnesota, and Northwestern Ontario—our living lab integrates art, ecology, and innovation to strengthen local food systems and inspire action. Combining traditional practices, permaculture, and hands-on education with artistic collaboration, we work to empower communities to co-create sustainable, community-led food solutions that respond to the impacts of climate change, and the need for youth-led initiatives, participatory design, and cross-border partnerships.
Tips for Growing Raspberries in a Community Garden Program
Exciting growth in our community garden! Phase 2 of our sustainable agriculture project in Northwestern Ontario.
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Sustainable Apple Care: Tips for Young Trees & Environmental Stress
Expanding our food security program, our land lab moved dozens of indoor-grown apple pippins outdoors. We faced unexpected environmental shock, leading to dried leaves.
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Wild Blueberries: Tiny Berries, Big Impact
In the woodlands of Northwestern Ontario, low bush blueberry plants are beginning to flower—marking the start of a season both eagerly anticipated and deeply rooted…
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How to Keep Everbearing Strawberries Producing All Season Long
Witness the thriving strawberry patch in our raised garden beds, a key part of our sustainable agriculture initiative! These healthy plants are vigorously growing, contributing…
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Strawberry Blooms Signal Sweet Success in Community Grow Boxes!
White blossoms are appearing in our grow boxes, marking an exciting milestone! Our strawberries are starting to bloom, bringing us closer to a delicious harvest…
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Expanding Our Sustainable Grow Box Project for Abundant Harvests!
Our community's grow boxes are in phenomenal shape, marking another exciting year for sustainable agriculture and local food production!
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Leaves Return to Northwestern Ontario
Spring is here in Northwestern Ontario! See how returning leaves showcase healthy ecosystems and the power of regenerative agriculture and tree planting for biodiversity, carbon…
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Local Food Production Activities Flourish in Northwestern Ontario
Exciting progress in Northwestern Ontario! Our sustainable agriculture pilot project, supported by Manitoba Agriculture and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, enters phase two. See how overwintered…
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Celebrating the International Day of Plant Health
Growing Food Security from the Ground Up Today marks the International Day of Plant Health, a global reminder that the health of plants is deeply tied…
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