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Perennial gardens are the gift that keeps on giving. Unlike annuals, which need to be replanted each year, perennials return season after season. With cottage gardens and potager gardens becoming more popular in recent years, it's only natural we're seeing more gardeners shift towards low-maintenance perennials. Bonus points if you choose to plant native perennials! Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an existing bed, thoughtful planning is the key to a thriving, low-maintenance garden.

Skip the digging! The no-dig lasagna gardening method lets you build a thriving garden right over your lawn using layers of cardboard, compost, and organic materials. This easy, low-labor approach improves soil naturally, suppresses weeds, and works beautifully for filling raised beds — no tilling or digging required.

Preserve your favourite fall leaves with two simple, eco-friendly methods. Add a touch of nature to your home with this quick, sustainable craft idea.

Looking for a creative, eco-friendly way to support pollinators and beautify your community? Try making wildflower seed bombs! The perfect activity for families or community events.

If you have access to fresh or frozen wild blueberries, you have to try this recipe for homemade blueberry preserves, made with wild blueberries, and spiced with vanilla and cardamom. This adds warmth and complexity to your traditional wild blueberry jam, a flavour of home for many of us in the north. 

In areas where maple trees can not grow people have turned to making syrup out of birch sap. The sugar content in birch sap is not as high as sugar maple sap so there is more boiling required than with maple sap. The end result is a sweet and complex tasting syrup that goes great with savoury dishes especially smoked fish. A truly northern treat.