When you start to grow your own garlic at home, you realize just how many varieties and flavours exist in this one crop. Garlic ranges in size from small to large (such as Elephant garlic) and you can grow varieties that are extra strong, or that are milder, depending on how you use it in […]
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 […]
When growing a garden, the fight against pests starts with beneficial insects and animals. Rather than trying to fight nature alone, call for help! Before we get into it; the most important thing you need to know before inviting these friends into your garden is: do not use pesticides, insecticides or herbicides of any kind. […]
What is the zucchini plants biggest nemesis? The squash vine borer. These insects are the biggest pest to zucchini and can take your plant from being completely healthy to fully dead overnight. What are Squash Vine Borers? Squash vine borers are an orange and black moth with black dots on their back. They differ from […]
Zucchini is one of the easiest plants to grow from seed and is our absolute favourite to grow. It’s one of those plants that takes up a lot of space, but gives a harvest that makes it worth it. There’s a joke that says “lock your car doors it’s zucchini season” – because people are […]
Cucumber beetles are the nemesis of many gardeners. These flying beetles come in masses, take over cucumber plants, and without proper management, they’ll stop you from getting any harvests at all! What are Cucumber Beetles? There are two different types of cucumber beetles; the spotted cucumber beetle and the striped cucumber beetle. Here in Canada […]
Cucumbers are a great plant to grow from seed for many reasons. They’re a great garden snack, they’re quick to mature, produce a lot of fruit, and come in varieties that you can’t access from the grocery store. Plus – try and find a plastic-free cucumber at the grocery store! It’s nearly impossible to get […]
If you read the news or live in Calgary, than you are probably already aware of the water main break that happened on June 5th, 2024. If not, here is a quick recap of what has happened. A major water main in Calgary that provides 60% of the cities drinking water1 had a catastrophic failure […]
When early spring arrives, it’s hard not to get so excited and plant dozens of seeds. The problem is, all of those tiny seeds turn into plants and it’s nearly impossible to kill them (because they’re our babies!), which means they all need to be planted somewhere! And since kale can be planted so early […]
Bush beans are a garden staple. Why? Because they’re easy to grow, produce food quickly, and can be planted in the heat of summer without any issue. When you harvest plants mid-season (such as garlic), beans are the perfect plant to fill the space and produce a ton of food. A Quick Summary Bush beans […]
