It’s Harvest Time
October 10, 2019
An earlier Haldimand Press article (July 11, 2019) suggested growing zucchini was a good way to introduce children to gardening. One day before Houston McGowan... ...read more
Helping people get into homes
October 3, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press As someone who built my own home and has continued to work with the trades on various... ...read more
Kudos on new regional economies report
October 3, 2019
By Louis Roesch, Director, OFA To The Haldimand Press The health of Ontario’s agri-food sector depends on the strength of our rural communities and regional... ...read more
Getting a spring and fall crop
October 3, 2019
Egyptian onion, also called tree, top setting, and walking onions are unique in different ways. They grow a cluster of bulblets where most onions have... ...read more
“Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’” every day in Haldimand-Norfolk
September 26, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press National Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing Heritage Day in Canada – September 21 this year – was set... ...read more
Sweet Potatoes: It’s Harvest Time
September 26, 2019
Unlike Irish (white) potatoes, which save better if the vines are allowed to die down for three weeks before digging, it’s extremely important to dig... ...read more
Expediting Tomato Ripening
September 19, 2019
Are you one of many gardeners who is experiencing slowness in the tomatoes ripening? For various reasons, this seems to be a very common problem... ...read more
Working toward a sustainable health care system for all
September 12, 2019
By MPP Toby Barrett To The Haldimand Press During meetings, door knocking, and attending community events, I find the provision of health care remains the... ...read more
Growing More on Limited Space
September 12, 2019
Experienced gardeners know that planting the entire summer’s crop on May 24 is not the best way to get the optimum use from available space.... ...read more
Gender bias in the garden
September 5, 2019
Why doesn’t the asparagus plant in the photo have red berries? The answer is simple: it’s a male plant. Look at the ground level and ...read more
