Harrowsmith

Harrowsmith is still the reliable go-to for gardeners, weekend carpenters, homesteaders, hobby farmers and urban dwellers with romantic fantasies of country life. Harrowsmith publishes four issues a year in conjunction with the seasons.

Small Town Living, Hometown Pride

Celebrating Connections

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Harrowsmith Summer

Winged Warriors • Birds play a vital role in tackling pests, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for farmers and gardeners alike.

Say Yes to the Mess • One of the best ways to get kids involved in the kitchen is to start with baking. It usually involves some simple measuring and stirring, and the results are magical and delicious.

Camping Gets a Glow-Up • What do you get when you take the standard campground mentality of living off the grid and add some modern-day luxuries? Glamping, obviously (glamorous + camping = glamping). Whether you’re a seasoned camper or new to the idea of sleeping luxuriously in the Great Outdoors, glamping can make leaving home just a little bit more, well, comfortable. Here’s just a handful of the best glamping spots across the country.

Celebrating Canada

Oh Canada! • From canoeing Ontario’s Temagami and hiking Newfoundland’s rugged coast to kayaking the Johnstone Strait off Vancouver Island, Andrea Mandel-Campbell highlights some of Canada’s most beautiful and unique hidden gems to visit this summer.

SMALL TOWN CHARM FROM COAST TO COAST TO COAST • Canada’s small towns are packed with character, history and stunning landscapes. From the coastal beauty of Saint Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, to the historic sites of Dawson City, Yukon, discover five Canadian small towns worth visiting.

Sweet Tea Sangria

FOREVER SUMMER • Summer is fleeting, so adding the refreshing twist of summer fruit to as many meals as possible is a must. Whether you’re adding fruit to a light appetizer or to a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, it’s the perfect ingredient to make every bite feel like a mini vacation. These three irresistible recipes showcase the best of summer’s harvest. Think sweet and savoury combinations, unexpected flavour pairings and dishes that will impress at any warm-weather gathering.

Bob Blumer’s Ultimate Caesar Salad • After making more than a thousand Caesar salads in his lifetime, Bob Blumer reveals his recipe for his all-time best version.

THE ESSENTIAL COTTAGE COOKBOOK • Whether sunny, rainy or snowy (oh, you know it can happen!), this is the ultimate guide for creating delicious, easy meals during your cottage, cabin, lake house or campsite getaway.

Pruned to Perfection

The Tree Whisperer • In Our Green Heart, Diana Beresford-Kroeger delves into the essential role trees play in sustaining life on Earth. We asked Mark and Ben Cullen to give their take on her book and its messages.

Ode to the Hummingbird • At Toronto Botanical Garden, the prettiest pollinators are also the most anticipated.

Picture-Perfect Produce • By incorporating structures, decorative containers, lighting and interplanting for both aesthetics and practicality, Mark and Ben Cullen offer their tips to create a beautiful and productive vegetable garden.

Home Sweet Home

A CITY GIRL’S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING • What happens when a diehard city girl meets the man of her dreams, only to discover he lives in the country? Just ask Madeleine Hague, whose idea of “rural” used to be a two-block radius without a drive-thru.

Canada: A Better Place to Grow • Amid political tensions and climate challenges, Canadians are embracing the buy-local movement to ensure a more sustainable future for our country’s agriculture and food industry.

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