Quick pickling is our favourite method for pickling food. Why? Because it’s quick! This method works for more than just cucumbers/pickles but today’s recipe is all about the classic pickle. This recipe has been passed down by my grandmother and I’m so excited to share it with you. It’s a small reminder of the woman […]
I love growing a fall garden but it can be difficult to plan when the garden fatigue of summer sets in. I learned that I love fall gardens after I grew my first fall garden. I had just moved to Ottawa at the end of August and didn’t get a chance to garden much that […]
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 […]
Tomatoes are the quintessential garden plant. Every gardener grows them, whether they like them or not! Even me, someone who doesn’t like fresh tomatoes still grows them. Because they’re just that useful in the garden and in your kitchen. And I have some good news for you, if you’re a new gardener, tomatoes are your […]
Did you know that gardening is a form of activism? When you work directly with nature it connects you in ways that you may not have been connected to it in the past. Learning how to garden means that you are learning skills required to sustain yourself regardless of the economic market, you are maintaining […]
Before, gardeners would close down their gardens in the winter by cutting back plants and raking up leaves, but we now know better. Leaving the leaves and plant stems provides critical habitat for pollinators and other insects to survive over the winter. But now that “closing down” the garden isn’t happening anymore, it means that […]
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 […]
Starting from seed is such a great way to learn about plants, expand the variety you grow in your garden, and to get your hands dirty earlier in the season. When growing from seed, there are common issues that all gardeners experience. It can be scary learning and making mistakes, so I want to support […]
