Ethical Education

Notes on fabrics, mending, makers and the seasons on the coast.

When, where and how deep to plant spring bulbs on the wet West Coast, with choices that feed early bees and survive the deer.

Wear it hard, wash it cold and seldom, mend it early. A practical guide to making one pair of raw denim jeans last for years.

Four fabrics that all get called eco-friendly, what each one really is, and the trade-offs the hang tag tends to leave out.

The difference between "Made in Canada" and "Product of Canada", why most garments carry a qualifier, and what to ask a maker.