In the middle of January, fans of local produce are often at a loss when it comes to eating fruit. Some may have stocked up on berries in the freezer, while others will be eating fresh local apples still on the shelves. Many will opt for home-grown, greenhouse-produced strawberries. But is this an ecological choice? A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa is working on a new, less energy-intensive hydroponic fruit-growing model.