About NorthAndPaper
Last updated: May 29, 2026
NorthAndPaper is a small informational reference focused on a single subject: the basics of growing vegetables in compact backyard gardens, with particular attention to the shorter growing seasons found across much of Canada.
What this site covers
The content is organised around three stages of the backyard growing year, soil preparation, seasonal planting, and simple harvesting. Each guide is written in plain language and aims to be practical for someone working with a modest plot, a few raised beds, or a first vegetable patch.
How the content is written
Articles are written to be straightforward and neutral. Where exact regional figures vary, such as frost dates, the text points readers toward authoritative public sources rather than quoting a single number that may not apply locally. Photographs used on the site come from Wikimedia Commons under their respective Creative Commons or public-domain licenses.
Scope and limitations
This is a general reference, not personalised horticultural or agricultural advice. Local soil, climate, and conditions differ, and readers are encouraged to confirm details with regional resources before making significant decisions about their gardens.
Contact
Questions about the topics covered here can be sent through the contact form on the home page, or by email at editor@northandpaper.org.