Jan 31, 2021

One of the most reliable perennials for our zones, and one no one should be without, is the delphinium!  Generally pest and disease free, hardy, fabulous fresh and dried, and in that most elusive of flower colours- true blue.  But that's not the only colour these beauties come in, thanks to the breeding efforts of the...

Jan 24, 2021

Back in the fall we published the first part of our conversation with Dr. Hammett about dahlia breeding and genetics.  This week, part 2 of our wide-ranging conversation!

Our theme music was composed and performed by Heather's son Callum, and the challenging job of audio editing done by the uber-talented Laura...

Jan 16, 2021

We were so fortunate to chat today with Toby Malloy, Alberta farmer, social worker, therapist and a representative on the Women's Advisory Committee of the National Farmers Union.   

Toby explains the challenges faced by farmers from a completely novel (to us) perspective and provides nourishing advice on how to care...

Jan 10, 2021

Bit of a slow start to 2021 with just field notes this week. Back to full episodes next week.

Our theme music was composed and performed by Heather's son Callum, and the challenging job of audio editing done by the uber-talented Laura Eccleston.