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Greenhouse grows year-round produce

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Before Chris and Rachel Buhler established their hydroponics operation near Saskatoon in 2007, they had conducted research into food security in Saskatchewan. “We learned that this province produces only about 4.7 per cent of its own vegetables, compared to Manitoba and Alberta, which produce close to 50 per cent. Our climates are similar, so why […] Read more
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Grow your own sprouts

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Every year by the end of February the urge to eat something, anything, fresh and green starts. Lettuce from the store just isn’t the same as from the garden, not to mention the cardboard tomatoes. We are extremely happy that we still have a stash of dehydrated tomatoes to get us through the rest of […] Read more
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‘Dad won’t let me go!… Really?’

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The old-school linear rule of life states that “if you just work harder, you will get ahead.” The new reality for agriculture’s next generation of managers is, “How do we find and use the best practices to work smart and be profitable?” Respected ag consultant Dick Wittman quips, “What worked for the older generation of […] Read more
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A new tomato to try in the garden

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Welcome again to the Singing Gardener page. As always, you are my guests of honour and I really do appreciate having readers stroll along with me on the Grainews garden path throughout the various seasons. Lots to write about, as always, including a new tomato for both the fresh market and the amateur gardener — plus, dealing […] Read more
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Cherries for your Valentine?

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It’s always nice to hear something positive such as: “What a sweetheart you are!” You may well receive a similar response after presenting somebody special in your life with “a gift that grows.” A paper cutout in the shape of a red heart or a Valentine’s Day card by itself just won’t do. How about […] Read more
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Canvas gear for the farm

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Floreen Smith’s sewing machines are humming steadily as she and her husband Paul are busily preparing for a craft show. The retired farm couple fabricates canvas gear for horse lovers or anyone interested in sturdy, well-made farm- or shop-related items. “My products don’t break, you can’t eat them, and they take a long time to […] Read more
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Plan and prepare

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Life on all farms is hectic. There is always something to do, which is why I loved it growing up. When all my city friends were bored on their summer vacations I was busy from sun-up to sundown. As an adult though, there are times that I find life a bit too busy and this […] Read more
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One sweet success story

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The flavour is unique — a combination of blueberries and grapes. The colour is a rich, dark purple.” Lyn Brown is describing the Black Pansy Syrup she produces. Two other syrups she makes, Red Clover Blossom Syrup and Rose Petal Syrup also have their own novel and delicious taste. “These are locally made products that […] Read more
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A labour of love

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After 50,000 hours of research, writing and editing, a group of Saskatchewan volunteers has produced a 1,500-page history book that is unlike any other in the province. The three-volume tome written about the history of Montmartre, Kendal, Candiac, Moffat, Mutrie and Carry the Kettle Reservation was released last spring after more than four years of volunteer […] Read more
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More on deer-proofing

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More on deer-proofing your yard and garden as a result of a letter from Emily Fulkerth at Didsbury, Alta. She wrote in part, “I just have to share my experience living with deer and elk. We have tried everything to save my garden, flowers and trees. So after reading your article last spring, I decided […] Read more

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