I am a freelance writer, an organic grower, an artisan and a photographer. In my writing, I explore the mysteries of nature and the wonder of gardening. I offer tips on how to grow food, connect with nature and minimize our environmental impact. I write about people with passion – farmers, artisans, naturalists and activists –…
How to grow delicious and nutritious food… How to raise healthy livestock without visiting your vet. I write about the beauty, the rewards and the challenges of farming and gardening.
Articles on the plants, animals and ecosystems in Atlantic Canada. I also describe the valuable work of naturalists and scientists, and suggest ways we can help protect our environment.
Articles on crafts, artisans and studio tours, with a gallery of images of my own pottery, weaving and handspun yarn.
In pursuit of culinary adventures, fascinating cultures, beautiful landscapes and relaxation… with a focus on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, the province of New Brunswick and Downeast Maine.
With every set of asparagus crowns I sell, I get more questions… thought I would sit down (away from the blackflies) and share a few pointers. I’m selling crowns –plants I started from seed at least three years ago. I have been harvesting spears from three-year-old plants in my garden but given that transplanting is a…
It was a rough, long winter but we made it through and so did the perennial vegetables. Let the spring feasting begin! Yesterday, I enjoyed a spring meal of asparagus, stinging nettles and parsnip. I’ve also been eating Jerusalem artichokes, dandelions, and horseradish, along with a few salads made from the greens I started inside. We’re…
There are many reasons I love New Brunswick’s Albert County — the beauty of the landscape, the wildness (I saw a lynx a few days ago!), and the people. Last night, we had a wonderful show of support for our local elementary school. Click here to read more. While you’re at the site, look around.…
Just had a fabulous walk on a beach, but not a tropical beach. Instead of a bathing suit, I was bundled in many layers of cotton, wool and fleece, ending with a down jacket and snow pants. One of the many great benefits of living near the Bay of Fundy is that I can walk for…
Over the last month, I’ve been asked many times about the best time to plant garlic. And the answer is now, or as soon as you can work your wet soil! After planting, cover the beds with a thick layer of mulch. I use oat straw or leaves. For tips on planting and harvesting garlic,…
Hard to believe, but summer is almost over. It’s been a busy one. I’ve spent a lot of time on islands this summer, and loved every minute of it. Soon I’ll post pictures from my trips to Grand Manan, NB, and Newfoundland’s Burgeo and Ramea Islands. When I’ve been at home, I’ve been busy gardening.…
Lots to do and so much to enjoy. My days are filled with a mix of gardening, on-farm research, crafts and writing. At the end of it all, I fall asleep to the music of spring peepers, wood frogs and toads. The next morning I wake up to the song of warblers. Gotta love it. Last weekend,…
Snowshoeing followed by seed starting — that’s a great way to spend a day in late winter. While I nurture tiny seedlings, I’m planning and dreaming of the upcoming gardening season. Soon I will prune my apple trees. I shared the tips I learned from Bob Osborne in Rural Delivery’s article, Overcoming a phobia of…
My website is now ready for viewing. I will continue to add more photos and articles, but meanwhile you can get a sense of my work (and my life) through these pages. I invite you to subscribe to my blog to learn about my latest projects. I will post messages about once a month. Many…
Janet Wallace 