About this site
Field & Home covers the practical side of growing food at home across Canada. The content focuses on raised bed construction, soil preparation, companion planting, and year-round growing strategies adapted to Canadian climate conditions — from zone 3 in the northern Prairies to zone 8 on the B.C. coast.
Articles draw on publicly available agricultural research, extension publications from provincial governments and universities, and general horticultural knowledge. No individual names, fictional experts, or invented studies are referenced. Where specific data is uncertain, neutral language is used rather than approximated figures.
Topics covered
- Raised bed construction — materials, dimensions, and drainage for cold climates
- Soil preparation — pH adjustment, composting, and working with regional soil types
- Companion planting — plant combinations for pest reduction and space efficiency
- Year-round growing — season extension, cold frames, and frost-tolerant varieties
- Canadian climate zones — how hardiness zone designations affect planting decisions
Sources and references
Where specific claims reference published sources, those sources are linked in the article text. Primary references include:
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada — Plant Hardiness Zones
- Environment and Climate Change Canada — Composting resources
- Royal Horticultural Society — Companion Planting
Contact
For questions or corrections, use the contact form on the home page or write to contact@fieldandhome.org.
Content on this site is for informational purposes only. Growing conditions vary significantly by location, microclimate, and year. Always verify timing and technique recommendations against local conditions and current extension publications for your province.