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Under the Canopy
On Outdoor Journal Radio's Under the Canopy podcast, former Minister of Natural Resources, Jerry Ouellette takes you along on the journey to see the places and meet the people that will help you find your outdoor passion and help you live a life close to nature and Under The Canopy.
Episodes
131 episodes
Episode 130: Emus, Rheas, And The Farm Life
A six-foot flightless bird doesn’t just change your pastures—it changes your business model. We sit down with an Ontario rancher who started with a simple idea in the early ’90s and built a resilient operation around emus and rheas, turning a n...
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Episode 130
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Episode 129: Alpacas, Fiber, And Winter Woodstoves
Wood heat hums, snowbanks rise, and the small rituals of winter living turn into hard-won wisdom: how to stretch a stack of deadwood, read a stove thermometer, and keep the creosote at bay. From there we pivot to what the cold teaches our bodie...
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Episode 129
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Episode 128: What Anchors Us When The Weather Turns And Life Shifts
A bluebird thaw turned blizzard overnight, and that whiplash becomes a guide to living smarter in winter. We start at the wood pile—why ironwood carries the night, how to plan heat days ahead, and where all that ash can actually help your yard ...
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Episode 128
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54:09
Episode 127: How Controlled Environments Are Rewriting Canada’s Food Map
Winter doesn’t stop a ripe tomato anymore. We sit down with Richard Lee, Executive Director of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, to unpack how controlled environment agriculture is rewriting the rules on local food, energy use, and year...
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Episode 127
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Episode 126: What If Better Bread Isn’t About Gluten, But About Time
Looking for a better loaf and a calmer life? We start with snow, dogs, and learning to heat a home on wood—choosing species, managing airflow, taming coals, and moving heat through a mid-century bungalow—then step into the bake room with Edmont...
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Episode 126
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Episode 125: Inside The World Of Tea
A cup of tea can tell you where it grew, how it was harvested, and even what the weather felt like—and John has spent 43 years learning that language. From Tetley’s legendary training to global trading desks and UN projects, he walks us through...
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Episode 125
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Episode 124: Holiday Houseplants Made Easy
Ever wonder why your poinsettia crashes by New Year’s while your neighbour’s looks flawless into January? We sit down with greenhouse manager Adrian Lee to demystify holiday plants and real Christmas trees with clear, field-tested advice you ca...
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Episode 124
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Episode 123: Glass, Fire, And The Making Of Memory
Ever wondered how a galaxy ends up inside a marble? We kick off with winter wisdom—how to shovel so the plow doesn’t bury your driveway, why raccoons can’t raid tipped‑over bins, and a simple wood‑heat trick that moves warmth to every room—then...
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Episode 123
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Episode 122: Why Your Dog’s Health Starts With Food, Not Pills
What if great pet care started with fewer defaults and more decisions? We sit down with holistic veterinarian Dr. Sasan Hyatt to rethink parasite control, vaccination schedules, and daily nutrition with a clear focus on resilience over routine....
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Episode 122
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Episode 121: Inside Peterborough’s 200-Year Market
Walk a 200-year-old market with us and meet the people who turn fields, hives, herds, and ovens into food that actually lasts and tastes like home. This is a guided tour of the Peterborough Farmers’ Market, where stories of craft and community ...
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Episode 121
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45:53
Episode 120: Practical Lessons For Outdoor Living
The woods don’t shout their lessons; they whisper them through blisters, bandages, and the warm glow of a stove that finally wins against the cold. We open with Gunnar, our chocolate lab, whose paw surgery turns into a candid look at corporate ...
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Episode 120
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Episode 119: How Invasive Species Spread And What You Can Do
A single “kind” release can rewrite a whole ecosystem. We open with hard‑won lessons from a deep bush chaga trip—gear that saved the day, how to improvise repairs miles from a road, and the thrill of spotting brook trout in a stream you could s...
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Episode 119
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Episode 118: A Field Guide To Safe, Smart Foraging
A cold morning, a quiet road, and a plan that starts before the first bootprint—this is how we turn a chaga hunt into a smooth, sustainable system. We map our routes with Starlink-preloaded Google Maps, carry a Garmin as backup, and treat radio...
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Episode 118
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Episode 117: Camp Rain, Hot Sauna, Cold Coffee
The roof drums like a metronome while we sort the chaos of a wet northern camp into something that works. We’re counting paper plates, flipping pots to outsmart mice, and finding out the hundred-pound propane tank still has life—thanks to a qui...
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Episode 117
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39:54
Episode 116: Field Lessons For Nature, Work, And Wellness
The forest got quiet, the stove finally drew right, and our maps changed overnight. We’re gearing up for a northern chaga harvest and bringing you into the decisions that make or break a trip: who’s coming, what to pack, and how new logging roa...
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Episode 116
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Episode 115: Herbs, Chaga, and Life Under the Canopy
What if your next good night’s sleep, calmer joints, or steadier digestion starts with a mug and a handful of leaves? We dive under the canopy with herbalist Penelope of The Ginkgo Tree to turn everyday plants into practical tools—no mystique, ...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114: Maps, Mushrooms, and Getting Unlost
Ever wanted to move through the woods with real confidence—no glowing screen, no second-guessing, just clear decisions and steady steps? That’s the energy fueling this week’s journey under the canopy, where we blend a love of seasonal living wi...
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Episode 114
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52:45
Episode 113: Discovering Nature's Medicinal Wonder
Jerry Ouellette shares his journey from skepticism to obsession with Chaga, a rare medicinal mushroom found on birch trees that has transformed countless lives with its healing properties. After witnessing remarkable health improvements in frie...
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Episode 113
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Episode 112: Solar Solutions for Remote Living
What does it really take to break free from the grid and power your life with solar energy? In this illuminating episode, we're joined by Chris, the founder of Xolar, who walks us through the fascinating world of solar power systems with clarit...
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Episode 112
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Episode 111: Off-Grid Living and Log Cabin Repairs: A Summer Update
Jerry Ouellette shares updates from his off-grid cottage work and growing frustrations with corporate veterinary clinics that are changing policies and raising prices.• Dealing with a total fire ban at the cottage while needing to clear...
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Episode 111
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Episode 110: A Master Gardener's Guide to Fall Preparation
Digging deep into the soil of gardening wisdom, this episode unearths precious insights from Master Gardener Bev DeLenardo that will transform how you approach your garden. With over 26 years of experience selling at farmers markets and a wealt...
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Episode 110
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Episode 109: Update with Garett
A torrential downpour transforms into a months-long nightmare when Garrett's Calgary townhouse floods during roof repairs, leaving him battling property managers, mold remediation, and "livable" conditions in a half-wrecked home. But this const...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108: Brewing Knowledge - The Global Tea Journey
Step into the aromatic world of tea with John Snell, a 42-year veteran of the global tea industry whose journey spans from apprentice at UK's Lions Tettley Tea Company to international consultant. What began as an accidental career choice to av...
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Episode 108
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Episode 107: A Journey Through 100 Episodes
Host Jerry Ouellette welcomes Angelo Viola, founder of the Outdoor Journal Radio Network, to mark the 100 episode achievement while giving listeners unprecedented access to the world of outdoor media.The conversation begins with Jerry's...
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Episode 107
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Episode 106: Exploring the Fascinating World of Butterflies at Cambridge Conservatory
Step into a lush tropical paradise nestled in the heart of southern Ontario as we explore the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory with naturalist Andalyne Tofflemire. This episode takes you behind the scenes of one of Canada's largest butterfly fa...
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Episode 106
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