Virtual Hamfest and Swapmeet

So, you wanna build a greenhouse you say?  That’s a great idea that has lots of benefits.  You can extend the growing season much later into the fall, get a jump start on those veggies with long growing seasons like tomatoes and peppers, and even boost production during the regular growing season.  The only question…

The CPN is proud to announce that all of the province blogs have brand new mastheads! We would like to take this opportunity to thank American Prepper – firstly, for his having the foresight and vision to create the CPN when he created the APN; secondly, for his incredible friendship and support over the past…

It’s been blazing hot here in Ontario as it has been in many areas of North America over the past few months.  We’ve been reasonably comfortable except for last weekend – even with every trick I could think of it was too hot to do much of anything that required exertion! We forgo air conditioning at…

Does living off the grid interest you?   Would you like to grow your own food?   Maybe you’re just looking to reduce your carbon footprint? If so, then this is definitely for you! The Living Sustainably and Independently, Ready for Rough Times, Hands-On, Off-Grid, Prepping Workshop  Hosted by Cam and Michelle Mather tour the gardens see…

Each year, September is a reminder that it’s time for children to go back to school and the annual flu season will soon raise its ugly head. Unfortunately the two events go hand in hand. School-aged children are especially susceptible to the catching the flu. Every year, anywhere from 5-20 percent of all school-aged children…