Stay warm this winter while sharing a message our community needs now more than ever: LIFE — Love Is For Everyone. This toque is made right here in Oshawa by a local
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Mullein Trimming/Harvesting
I currently have five mullein plants growing, and on December 1st I harvested a portion of them to dehydrate. The goal wasn’t just to prepare enough mullein for tea, but also to begin testing my fi
FIFE – Food Is For Everyone • As We Grow With Purpose
Once mullein leaves are fully dehydrated, the next step is knowing when they’re ready for storage — and how to store them pr
Health For Dogs/Cats • As We Grow With Purpose
Mullein is one of the few herbs considered gentle enough for both humans and pets when us
FIFE – Food Is For Everyone • As We Grow With Purpose
We are currently growing four mullein plants right here inside our apartment. This allows us
A Simple, Natural Remedy for Everyday Skin Challenges
In the As We Grow With Purpose series, we focus on simple, accessible plants that offer real health and wellness benefits—plants that anyone can
Peppermint has been respected for generations as one of nature’s most energizing, cooling, and pain-relieving herbs. Within As We Grow With Purpose, peppermint is more than a plant
Mullein has long been called the “herb of the lungs,” a plant treasured for centuries for its gentle, soothing benefits. In As We Grow With Purpose, mullein holds a special place. It is one of the fou
In a world where most fundraising has become tied to corporate products, paid advertising, and social-media algorithms, we are choosing a different path. The I
We are excited to announce a major step forward: the planning and creation of our very first test grow dome.
This dome will be smaller than the full-sized versions we envision fo
For more than 15 years, I have walked alongside Oshawa’s most vulnerable — those struggling with food insecurity, homelessness, and the daily weight of poverty. What began as a
Healing plants like dandelion, mullein, mint, and chamomile surround us. They grow in fields, gardens, and even cracks in the sidewalk. Yet not everything that grows freely is safe. Herbicides, ind
Those With Photographer’s Comment: Adding Depth to Beauty
Within Pics In Oshawa, a new section has taken root: Those With Photographer’s Comment. More than just images, these moments now come alive with words, reflections, and meaning. Each photograp
We are 100% volunteer-run and 100% donation-based, working every day to bring greater improvements to the lives of those most in need in our community.
Every Tuesday and Friday, our volunteer
Inspiring Times – A Beautiful Way to Give Back Support the Not Just A Food Program Through Art with Purpose
We’re excited to introduce a heartfelt and meaningful way to support the Not Just A Food Program, while surrounding yourself with beauty and in
In Part 1, we introduced the basic materials you’ll need.Part 2 walked you through how to create the Base Housing for your growing mediu
From Survival to Sustainability:
Rebuilding Health and Community Through Nutrition, Education, and Compassion
In communities like Oshawa and beyond, a quiet crisis continues to take root—one that reveals just how deeply our society fails to prioritize
A DIY Kratky Container Series Using Recycled Materials Part 4: Assembling the Top Plate and Preparing for Planting
In Part 1, we introduced the basic materials you’ll need. Part 2 walked through how to create the Base Housing for your growing medium.
It's time for Part 3 of our DIY Kratky Container Series! In this installment, we'll focus on preparing your recycled containers to hold the nutrient solution for your growing plants. We'll also create a handy seed-starting dome to boost germination s
A DIY Kratky Container Series Using Recycled Materials Part 2: Preparing the Base Housing for Your Growing Medium
In Part 1, we covered the basic materials you’ll need to start building your own Kratky-style indoor growing containers using easy-to-fin
