Cozy Mushroom Soup

Cozy Mushroom Soup

By Lianne Lessard Fall has been lovely this year, crisp air, colourful leaves and bright and beautiful sunlight. Autumn ismushroom season and foraging for mushrooms is quite a popular hobby for many people here in NovaScotia. There are plenty of varieties to...
CTV Fields to Forks: Taste of Tradition

CTV Fields to Forks: Taste of Tradition

Cover Photograph by Carolina Andrade for Beside Magazine 2020 Yesterday CTV did an awesome segment featuring Dorcas Nkobwa and Imelde Nduwimana, and their urban gardens! Both have been gardening at Woodside for five years, growing a variety of food from home through...
Quick Pickles

Quick Pickles

By Lianne Lessard Have you ever read the famous cook book by Samin Nosrat, ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’? It’s an incredibly helpfulbook to keep in your kitchen that outlines the building blocks of a great meal. When it comes to the acidpart of this equation...
‘The Florida Weave’

‘The Florida Weave’

Have you ever heard of the ‘Florida Weave’? It’s actually an effective method of trellising (staking) tomatoes if you plant your tomatoes side by side in rows. With the Florida Weave, the idea is to “sandwich” your plants between lengths of twine. The twine gently...
A Tale On Two Wheels – FREE PERFORMANCE

A Tale On Two Wheels – FREE PERFORMANCE

We’re excited to announce a special performance in the garden titled: ‘A Tale on Two Wheels!’ A FREE, socially distant performance delivered by tandem bike! Great for kids and families! THIS SATURDAYJuly 24 @ 3PM BiHi Common Roots Urban Farm BiHi...
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