Harrowsmith

Harrowsmith is still the reliable go-to for gardeners, weekend carpenters, homesteaders, hobby farmers and urban dwellers with romantic fantasies of country life. Harrowsmith publishes four issues a year in conjunction with the seasons.

Harrowsmith

Coming Full Circle

From My Mother’s Kitchen

Settle In

Harrowsmith Winter • Looking to share something truly special with friends and family this holiday season? Look no further than your own neighbourhood. For this year’s eco-friendly gift guide, we’ve gathered some of the best local delights from across the country.

THE BUZZ ON WINTER BEES • Five things you may not know about overwintering bees — and what you can do to help them thrive.

Dark-Eyed Juncos: A Harbinger of Winter or Sign of Spring? • Why what these hardy little birds have to tell us depends on where we live.

ON OUR BOOKSHELF

3 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR MOOD • Beat the winter blues with these easy ideas from mental health experts.

Mood Lighting • This winter, brighten your home with DIY papier mâché garden globes.

Get Ready to Bloom

Gardens That Give Back • Permaculture isn’t just a low-maintenance gardening technique — it’s a way to leave the world better than we found it through sustainable gardening.

10 Garden Trends for 2026 — and Beyond • Already dreaming of spring? Landscape designer Heather Jerrard shares her favourite trends for the season ahead.

Winter Warmers

Nestled in Warmth • When winter is in full swing and snowbanks grow tall, you can always find comfort in the kitchen. There’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of coming in from the cold to the embrace of a steaming bowl of soup.

The Chilly Gourmet • What to pack for an unforgettable winter picnic.

FROM THE ARCHIVE: RETRO COMFORT • This recipe by former food editor Darlene King is just as comforting now as it was when it was first published in the February 1999 edition of Harrowsmith.

Hunker Down

CULTIVATING CHANGE • HOW COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE HELPS FARMERS AND BRINGS US ALL CLOSER TO THE LAND

SOME LIKE IT HOT • Saunas can provide a sought-after retreat in winter weather — but our DIY expert suggests you look before you leap.

High and Dry • Eliminate wet winter windows with these expert tips.

Canadian Chill

Skating THROUGH THE AGES • We all know skating is the stuff of magical winter memories — but you may be surprised by how far back the tradition stretches. Read on to learn how this Canadian pastime came to be, then check out some of the most beautiful places to skate this winter in communities across the country.

COME FROM Away • In the rugged beauty of Newfoundland, travellers find a place that feels like home.

Frozen In Time