Summer In The Hills
Backyard chickens, blooming green roofs and farm-to-table dining – find it all in our Summer issue.
The summer issue of In The Hills celebrates growth and new life – from a green roof in the cover story on Mono’s “Gardener on the Roof”, Tony Spencer, written by Don Scallen, to fluffy baby chicks in Alison McGill’s feature on raising backyard chickens.
As farmers busy themselves with their most productive months of the year, local chefs put farm-to-table meals on the menu – and welcome diners to reconnect with the land and the people who grow their food.
Emily Dickson’s discussion with pollster and author Michael Adams about tariffs and trade wars may have you looking for Made in Canada summer fare. Our Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide, which we produce annually in partnership with Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance, is here to help. In print and online, the guide features a map and detailed listings of farms, breweries, cideries and agritourism purveyors to inspire you to explore and enjoy what’s right in our backyard.
Happy Summer from all of us at In The Hills!
HEADWATERS FARM FRESH GUIDE
Our 2025 map and guide to the best local produce, meat and craft beverages at farms across the region.
HOW TO GROW A GREEN ROOF
A Mono rooftop garden created by naturalistic gardening booster Tony Spencer benefits the environment and nurtures the spirit.
A GUIDE TO RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS
Local flock owners share how they got hooked on raising chickens and how the rewards go far beyond the ultra-fresh eggs.
BEYOND THE TRADE WAR
A Q&A with writer and pollster Michael Adams on tariffs, Canada’s recent election, and our strained relations with our neighbour to the south.
FARM-TO-TABLE DINING SHARES THE JOURNEY FROM SEED TO CELEBRATION
A look at the farmer-chef ties behind truly local menus that exemplify the field-to-fork experience.
A LAKE FOR ALL SEASONS
An ode to a body of water that nurtures life – and soothes the human soul.
KIDS SUMMER CAMPS 2025
Looking for a summer camp? Check this roundup for some of the many offerings in Dufferin, Caledon and Erin.
FIELD NOTES: BRINGING YOU THE BEST EVENTS FOR SUMMER 2025
Walk the red carpet, watch a jousting match, learn to fight fires, and revel in local lacrosse lore.
FOOD + DRINK: EXPLORING HEADWATERS’ CULINARY SCENE
Savour summer with Taste of Orangeville, In Good Spirits, Paris in the Park and other fun foodie events and menus.
MEET THE MAKER BEHIND THE LIBERTY INN
From hand-built floor tiles to tableware thrown on a wheel, Jacqui Liberty’s craft touches every room of the meticulously renovated Liberty Inn in Caledon.
LEADING THE CHARGE
Sara MacRae’s penchant for fighting climate change has morphed into a flourishing career in the field in Dufferin County.
GROUNDED IN TRADITION, STEEPED IN SUSTAINABILITY
How a home near Terra Cotta reflects its owners’ values – from the handcrafted furniture, quilts and art inside to the cut-flower plots outside.
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