Leaf miners are a super common pest found in the spring garden. They love the tender leafy greens and can cause a lot of damage if they are left unmanaged. But don’t worry, once you know more about them, they are a super easy garden pest to manage! What are Leaf Miners? Leaf miners are […]
The best way to combat pests in your vegetable garden is by being able to identify them. We’ve compiled the top 11 common pests that you’ll find in the garden, along with a photo of the insect and their damage, so you can take the first step in protecting your garden vegetables. Before we go […]
Something that you don’t realize until you’ve been gardening for a while is that somehow us gardeners need soil constantly. Even after you’ve built your gardens, you still need to buy more soil! When you first start to garden you need soil to fill your raised beds or containers. Then, each year after that, you’ll […]
With so many soil types available on the market, it can get overwhelming trying to know which one you need. I want to take you through two different categories of soil in this article to help you better understand what you have at home, and what you see at the store. The first category is […]
Growing from seed can be both rewarding and frustrating. When a seed first germinates, and you see life popping out of the soil, it brings so much joy and excitement with it. It’s fulfilling to watch a seed turn into a plant, that later provides food or flowers. However, there are many weeks during the […]
If you’re new to growing from seed, or have been doing it for a couple of years and looking to grow your skills, then this article is for you! There’s a reason why it’s called Comprehensive, and that’s because it includes everything you need to successfully grow from seed. This information applies to vegetable and […]
Growing your own seeds is a great skill to have because it opens up the plant varieties you have access to. When you buy from a greenhouse or garden centre, your only choice is what they have to offer, which mean, if they’re out of tomatoes then you have to look elsewhere or not grow […]
The first question you might be asking when you read the title is, why peat-free? Is the seed soil I buy actually harming the planet? Or maybe, do I need to care about this at all? Let’s explore these questions in the article. Let’s start off with, what is seed starting soil and how is […]
Growing from seed can be difficult when you’re a beginner. There are a lot of terms, instructions and special care items you need to learn and remember, especially if you want to grow a wide selection of plants. However, growing from seed is extremely rewarding, is fun to do and is worth learning. The first […]
Growing from seed is both challenging and rewarding. One of the main reasons to grow from seed is because you can choose the specific varieties for your garden, rather than being limited by what’s offered at the nursery. Plus, if you plan to garden for multiple years, it’s far more cost effective. If you don’t […]
