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Vermicomposting food waste with Dominique from Werking Worms

September 28, 2020 by Dominique Bernier 4 Comments

The first time I heard about vermicomposting and worm castings (worm poop), I probably had the same reaction as a lot of people: ew! However, when I learned more about it, I quickly realized the full benefits. From a RakeAround perspective (doing more and better with what is around us), I wanted to explore this further. That's how I discovered Werking Worms. It is an … [Read more...] about Vermicomposting food waste with Dominique from Werking Worms

Urban Farming in Dublin with The Gnomes

September 9, 2020 by Dominique Bernier Leave a Comment

In 2018, while visiting Dublin, I was introduced to three individuals that embody the concept of hyperlocal food. Discover the story of Martin, Jason, and Shane, aka The Gnomes. See how they're becoming the change they want to see in their community, with their urban micro-farm on the land of the Dublin City University. Urban farming entrepreneurs in their twenties, The … [Read more...] about Urban Farming in Dublin with The Gnomes

How to Build a Greenhouse from Reclaimed Doors and Windows

August 15, 2020 by Guest posting 1 Comment

It all started with a desire to build something and garden year-round in Ontario, Canada. I had just spent the summer gardening after building an elaborate arrangement of potted plants and vegetables on my back porch in downtown Toronto. The cold was on its way and the inevitable end of the planting season. After a week away at a cottage up north, my mother-in-law Christine … [Read more...] about How to Build a Greenhouse from Reclaimed Doors and Windows

Vertical Farming Made Easy with Sarab from Ecotwigs

August 5, 2020 by Dominique Bernier 10 Comments

Sarab lives in Mumbai, India. In 2017, she completed an internship in Canada at the In.Genius Farms, a small-scale vertical farm in Laval, Quebec. Mentored by Khaled Majouji, aka The Plant Charmer, she learned about the potential of vertical farming. Once back home, she decided to be the change she wanted to see in her country.  Inspired by her experience in Canada, … [Read more...] about Vertical Farming Made Easy with Sarab from Ecotwigs

5 Reasons to Start a Vertical Garden

May 7, 2020 by Guest posting 1 Comment

When I experienced vertical gardening for the first time in my backyard in 2011, I knew I was on to something. Although clumsy at the beginning, my results were already superior to what I could have expected from a regular garden or raised beds. Starting with shoe organizer vertical planters, I changed to rain gutters fixed to my fence. Then, I developed an A-frame model to … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Start a Vertical Garden

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