The Growcer Blog
Read our blog which covers everything to do with container farming in Canada, from hydroponics to how the vertical farming technology is being used to promote food sovereignty.
Day in a Life of a Grower: Transplanting
Fiona with Rocket Greens documents what it’s like to seed, transplant, grow, and harvest in a Growcer modular farm. In this post, watch how seeds are transplanted into the larger growing area. Fiona also reveals her transplant grading method and how she decides what seedlings make the cut to be transplanted.
Day in a Life of a Grower: Seeding
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to grow food year-round using hydroponics? Step inside a working farm and explore what it’s like to be a hydroponic grower. Fiona with Rocket Greens will document what it’s like to seed, transplant, grow, and harvest in a Growcer modular farm.
Op-Ed: Canadian farmers fight climate change
Senator Rob Black penned this op-ed for The Hill Times about the different ways Canada’s agricultural community is leading the charge for diversified, sustainable farming and highlighted his visit to Growcer’s container farm as an example of agri-tech innovation.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a CSA with a Container Farm
This guide will break down what Community Supported Agriculture is, how the model works with a container farm, and what it looks like to start and market your CSA food box.
7 Important Benefits of Urban Farming
Urban agriculture is having a big moment. Find out the important benefits of Urban Farming and how you can start your own urban farming project.
The Ultimate Guide to Hydroponic Farming
There’s a lot of misinformation and hype around hydroponic farming. This guide breaks down what hydroponic farming is, shares the benefits of growing vertically, addresses common misconceptions, and assesses its role in the future of food production.
Top 3 Benefits of Green Leafy Vegetables
Leafy green vegetables are packed nutrients, are protective against many chronic health conditions and are easy to grow. Understand why leafy greens make a difference for you!
Campus Food Projects: The University of Ottawa
Maryann Moffitt, dietitian and food liaison officer at the University of Ottawa, shares how growing greens on campus makes a difference - from padding against price shocks to being a tangible sign of commitment of the school’s sustainability.
Campus Food Projects: Acadia University
It has been more than a year since a Growcer unit was installed at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. We spoke with Laura Miller, director of food services at Acadia University, about the past year and the impact of growing their own greens on campus.
Guest Column - Missing: Canada’s Vision for the North
In this guest column, Jessica Shadian, president of the arctic advocacy organization Arctic360, highlights the innovation happening in Canada’s Nordic Arctic neighbours and how the North is Canada’s missed opportunity.
20 Indigenous Crops That Can Be Grown in a Container Farm
Take a look at a list of plants that can be grown year-round hydroponically and that are traditionally utilized medicinally or in the traditional diets of Indigenous peoples across North America.
4 Misconceptions about Hydroponic Growing
Are you holding outdated views on hydroponic growing? We’re breaking down the top misconceptions from the skills and background needed to get started to the taste of produce grown without soil.
Greening Norway House's Grocery Store Aisles
A year ago, Norway House Cree Nation, began growing fresh produce for their community. Since then, their project has grown to supply their local grocery store, and they plan to keep expanding!
Top 5 Benefits of Container Farming at Your Co-op
Receive more ROI for locally-grown produce that both members and employees can support.
Investing in Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Indigenous communities are investing in container farms as part of a multi-faceted and economically viable approach toward food sovereignty.
Create Multiple Streams of Income with Container Farming
Container farms can be an additional source of fresh produce, employment, and income for your organization or community.
Building Resilience Into Supply Chains Using Container Farming
Learn how growing your produce with a hydroponic container farm can provide more supply chain stability.
Hydroponic Farming: A Beginners Guide
Check out our Hydroponic Farming 101 guide and learn everything you need to know in order to take control of your food-supply chain!