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The parcel is sent express. A box of soil in Africa is packed in dry ice and delivered overseas, arriving in Canada in a day and a half.

Florence: Scientific vision heals soil at home and abroad The parcel is sent express. A box of soil in Africa is packed in dry ice and delivered overseas, arriving in Canada in a day and a half. Derek Peak’s name is written all over it. Peak is a soil sci…

The calendar may say spring is officially here, but one look out the window tells me otherwise. Flakes. I see flakes.

Still the season for pasta comfort food

There are many reasons to avoid or limit the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides around the home, not the least of which is concern over health.

Tips for backyard organic gardening

Boutique distillers across the land have taken up the torch passed by British grenadiers to London distillers centuries ago.

Mild gin from Quebec a pleasant alternative

I’m always slightly aghast when I hear about someone not saving the bones from a roast (chicken, turkey, beef, ham) to make soup.

Nourishing, tasty soup that's easy to make