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5 Easy to Grow Perennials for Edmonton

I’ve been on a mission to get my backyard looking pretty again after abandoning it for a few years. I thought it would be nice to share some of the perennials that are doing really well in our Edmonton climate (Zone 3a). I’m beginning to really love perennials because they come back every year and announce it’s time for spring!...

Where to Join a CSA in Edmonton #YEG

What is a CSA? It stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It’s a growing movement where consumers can purchase a share in a farm in order to get their food direct from the farmer over the growing season. It’s an awesome way to ensure that you are supporting your local economy, and cut out the middle man to ensure your money...

Blue Copper Ranch: Free Range Grass Fed Meat

I think it’s common knowledge that when you’re buying meat at a grocery store, the chances are high that the meat comes from animals that have been given feed that isn’t part of their natural diet, likely abused or at least lived in very crowded quarters, and given hormone, antibiotic and/or vaccine injections. This is why so many people have...

Rocky Mountain Soap Company at Southgate: a truly Toxin-FREE store

Since I discovered a few Rocky Mountain Soap Company products several years ago, I’ve been really impressed with the company’s commitment to toxin-free body care. Awhile back they started to be even more stringent with their ingredients lists, and are now starting to apply their eco-conscious, toxin-free philosophy to their physical retail stores. I got to hear from co-owner Karina Birch...

Where to Buy Free Range & Grass Fed Meat in Edmonton

Buying sustainable free range & grass fed meat can be tough to do on a budget – but it’s something I refuse to compromise on because of how much I value my family’s health. I started looking into getting bulk meat to try to save money, and posted an “In Search Of” on my local swap page – I got...

My Journey with The Organic Box in Edmonton

By now, many Edmontonians have heard of The Organic Box. Essentially it started out as a produce delivery company that would deliver fresh organic produce to your home every week. Now it has grown to allow for lots of room to customize the box you receive, you can choose the size of your box and the frequency of delivery, and...

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