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.
Container Farms: Are they all created equal?
Are they all created equal? The definitive guide for comparing container and vertical farming methods. Learn fact from fiction and...
Hydroponic Lettuce: 8 reasons why it just makes sense
If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed the skyrocketing prices of leafy greens in the last...
20 Benefits of Hydroponic Farming
Hydroponic farming has many benefits over traditional agriculture. And while these systems aren’t meant to completely replace traditional methods, they...
Day in a Life of a Grower: Distribution
Where did the harvest go? Follow Fiona as the Rocket Greens teams delivers the harvest to the grocery store and...
Where did the harvest go? Follow Fiona as the Rocket Greens teams delivers the harvest to the grocery store and...
Day in a Life of a Grower: Harvesting
Harvest time! Understand the planning and work that goes into harvesting a week’s worth of subscription boxes. Over these past...
Day in a Life of a Grower: Growing
Fiona with Rocket Greens documents what it’s like to seed, transplant, grow, and harvest in a Growcer modular farm. In...
Day in a Life of a Grower: Growing
Fiona with Rocket Greens documents what it’s like to seed, transplant, grow, and harvest in a Growcer modular farm. In...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
6 Benefits of Turn-Key Modular Hydroponic Farms
Turn-key container farms sustainably grow local, fresh food all year-round. Find out why modular farms are easier and less resource...
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...
The Value of Locally Grown Produce
If you’re thinking about growing hyper-local food, it’s important to understand the value of the product and its market position....
Top 5 Resources to Understand Social Enterprises in Canada
Five resources to help non-profit organizations better understand what’s a social enterprise and what you need to start one in...
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...