Ancaster’s Stephen Gleave on Sustainable Agriculture Practices & Native Forest Restoration

Managing agricultural property in Southern Ontario requires a thoughtful balance between active food production and long-term environmental conservation. Across Canada, environmental reports show that private land stewardship accounts for a growing portion of protected natural space, with formal conservation initiatives covering 14% of the national terrestrial landmass, according to Canada’s Conserved Areas Indicator. Stephen Gleave … Read more

Boosting Property Value: The Green Thumb Effect

Real estate markets are competitive, and with sustainability being a buzzword of the decade, employing a ‘green thumb’ is turning out to be a lucrative investment. Homeowners and real estate investors alike have started realizing the manifold benefits of incorporating green spaces and environmentally friendly designs in properties. We shall delve into three significant areas … Read more

The One Trillion Trees Initiative – Things You Should Know

The one trillion trees initiative is a campaign to increase the global amount of tree coverage. Multiple countries are working together to not only deter the world tree population from shrinking from deforestation, natural disasters, and land clearing for the agriculture and building industries but to hit the landmark target as the name suggests of … Read more

A Wide-Open Field for Growers

Field for Growers

Chestnuts not just for holidays anymore. When Americans think of chestnuts, it is usually in connection with the Christmas song Nat King Cole made famous. However, chestnuts were not only eaten during holidays in the past, Castanea dentate (or American Chestnut) used to be an important staple in the American diet and a graceful tree … Read more