Nasturtium is an amazing plant to include in your garden and I recommend every gardener include it in theirs. It’s a vigorous grower, easy to maintain, looks beautiful and is completely edible! In this article you’ll learning everything you need to successfully grow nasturtium, including ways to eat it. A Quick Summary Nasturtium is often […]
Basil is one of the most reliable herbs to grow in your summer garden. It’s an aromatic herb that we grow as an annual here in Canada. It’s easy to grow from seed and is delicious in many dishes. When grown in the right conditions, and properly cared for, basil can grow over 30cm tall […]
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 […]
Lettuce is the best! It should be a staple in every garden since it’s super easy to grow from seed. It also loves cool weather so you can plant it continuously from April to October. That’s a lot of lettuce and a lot of savings on your grocery bill! Once you learn how to grow […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
