Future Ready Blog

Many of us are spending a lot more time inside our homes right now and it’s more important than ever that our spaces serve as a respite for us. Houseplants are inexpensive and provide a variety of health benefits in addition to adding beauty to our homes and daily lives. Plants reduce toxins and...

The 2020 growing season looked a little different compared to past seasons in Mohawk’s Community Garden and the community food banks benefitted! Typically, each year community garden members (a mixture of Mohawk staff, faculty and students) register to tend to one of the now 51 plots available. Over...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office and Mo' Money . Whether you’re living at home, living off campus or living in residence, there are many ways you can be sustainable while you’re a college student. Living a sustainable lifestyle means creating less waste, adding small sustainable practices...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office Hamilton is located in an area of Ontario that is fortunate enough to have a little bit of a longer growing season. This means we can squeeze in another round of crops at the end of summer to harvest for fall! There are many benefits to fall planting like...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . This hot, dry summer has gotten many of us thinking about water use at home and around the garden. One way we can reduce our reliance on municipal water systems and save money on our water bills is to collect rainwater for watering plants and gardens. At...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . Plastic Free July challenges people to reduce their impact on the planet by reducing and refusing single-use plastics during the month of July. You can sign up for the challenge at the Plastic Free July website, where you’ll also find great tips on...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . This week is Local Food Week in Ontario – celebrating food that is grown and processed in Ontario . To celebrate , we are diving into why and how you can eat local. Now more than ever, we are seeing people engage with local food, and for good reason...

Brought to you by the Sustainability Office . Container gardens are a great option if you ’re a renter, don’ t have a backyard , or just want a low-risk way to build your confidence with growing food. Container gardens can go in any sunny spot, including on a balcony or even indoors under the right...

Many people who have never grown vegetables before are eager to try out gardening this year. While the campus and Mohawk’s community garden are closed, the Sustainability Office is providing tips and tricks for your home garden. While it’s too early to start most crops outdoors, you can get a head...