Will no one rid me of these troublesome dead leaves!
English
October 2, 2019
Written on September 24, 2018 At the first signs of fall, being a kid I was the one responsible for clearing the dead leaves at home, and I got 25...Read more
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A lasagna for growing your tomatoes
English
November 20, 2018
Urban agriculture is a rapidly expanding movement; a lot of people are wondering how to get started and above all how to garden without the luxury of...Read more
Five reasons for environmentally-friendly gardening in 2018
English
July 10, 2018
When we think of a garden, we imagine brightly colored flowers, dark-green leaves and an oasis of peace. Why would anyone want an “imperfect” place,...Read more
A few initiatives for living a better life on the planet
English
June 19, 2018
We’ve collectively gotten into the habit of living in houses whose characteristics are not necessarily in synch with the needs of nature. But that’s...Read more
Microfarm seeks citizen eater
English
May 15, 2018
For the freshest and tastiest vegetables, it pays to deal directly with market gardeners. Innovative agricultural initiatives pop up across the...Read more
Environmentally friendly picking
English
June 21, 2017
Setting off to pick edible wild plants is a wonderful adventure that allows us to not only add novel flavors to our plates but also to renew...Read more
Face to face with committed environmental citizens
English
March 9, 2016
Space for Life presents an inspiring initiative: young people from L’Odyssée high school in Valcourt and their science teacher, Nicolas Busque,...Read more
My Space for Life Garden
English
May 22, 2013
You often hear about the dynamism and cultural wealth of Montréal, but did you know that our city is also located in a region with a great wealth of...Read more
Greenwashing
English
April 20, 2013
A growing number of consumers say they are concerned about the environment and would like to have access to more environmentally friendly products...Read more
Compostable or biodegradable?
English
March 29, 2013
Compostable, biodegradable or oxo-biodegradable—at first glance, these words seem to mean the same thing, but what are the nuances that distinguish...Read more
