Tag Archives: Climate

Climate Change in Southern Ontario – Potential Impacts for Specialty Crops

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

When most people think about climate change, an image of excessive heat and drought comes to mind. In Canada, we may also think about warmer winters and reduced snowfall (this winter excluded). There is also the impression that weather conditions … Continue reading →

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Temperatures Under Row Cover in Lavender – April 12, 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

As I mentioned in my last update, normally I would have taken the row covers off my lavender at the beginning of March because of the warm temperatures and sunny weather at the time. Instead, I put a datalogger under … Continue reading →

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“Organic Climate Solutions” 2022 Guelph Organic Conference, Jan 24-29

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Evan Elford

The 2022 Guelph Organic Conference is fast approaching. This year’s event includes 11 virtual sessions touching on the theme of “Organic Climate Solutions” to help participants “…explore the dynamic ways in which organic farming benefits both farmers and the environment, … Continue reading →

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