Modgarden’s Muse

We all know greens are healthy and full of nutrients. But our leafy friends have some fascinating ancient secrets that will pique your interest. Why not get to know the veggies you're growing backyard or indoors? Even better, acquaint yourself with the hidden benefits...

“I remember when we used to grow plants in the ground.” That’s probably what some of you might be telling your kids in the not too distant future. With a quickly growing population and environmental concerns, solutions for sustainable food are necessary. Less space...

As health-conscious parents (and protective mama-bears), we’re all looking for ways for our kids to get more of the vitamins and nutrients they need to thrive. And the rumours are true - leafy greens (think romaine, spinach, kale, cilantro) are some of the most...

When you stroll into the produce section of the grocery store, you usually have two choices for your fruits and vegetables: organic or non-organic. To the untrained person, the sometimes smaller, and most times more expensive organic produce doesn’t seem worth the...

There’s really no doubt about it, the Earth is going through some harsh environmental changes due to human activity. The world’s populations and cities are growing. This all means, the longer we wait to fix the problem, the worse the problem gets. The good news is,...

We’ve all heard the argument: buying local food or local produce is always better. It’s clear to see why people say this about local food and local produce. What the cut on transportation alone is a compelling enough argument to get people to buy “greener” greens. Not...

Have you ever eaten something you've grown yourself? Maybe some mint or basil in your kitchen window or a few tomato plants in your backyard? Well, congratulations -- you are a farmer!  For many of us the word "farm" conjures images of bales of hay, rows of crops and...

For many of us, the word “healing” has a variety of different connotations—helping alleviate anxiety, creating a greater sense of well-being on a day to day basis, aiding proper sleep, reducing daily stress, and much more. So, we want to ask you: what does the word...

A lot of people want to take back their food. We deserve to know where our food comes from. That's what the local food movement is about—controlling our food supply so we can rest assured what we feed ourselves and our families is something we want to be eating. ...