Plants need to eat! Both water and nutrition are important for plants and understanding how plants take up nutrients and what each of the nutrients does means that you can grow healthy plants year after year. Not all plants are looking for nutrients at the same level, and some promote leaf growth while others promote […]
If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to get overwhelmed during the garden season – leaving food to grow out and not harvesting it in time. But rather than letting the food go to waste, here are some ways you can use your garden harvests in a way that is quick, simple and effective. Freeze […]
Here at Urban Gardening Canada we’re making it our mission to test out products on your behalf so that you can come here and know exactly where to spend your money. Gardening can be expensive, especially if you’re looking to grow in metal raised beds. So, instead of you having to risk your own money, […]
Are you drowning in rhubarb and tired of rhubarb crisp? If you don’t want another rhubarb crisp recipe, than this article is for you. Not only will you find fresh ways to use your rhubarb, but this article is filled with ways you can preserve your rhubarb for later in the season. Let’s start with […]
If you think hoop houses are only good as a greenhouse in spring and fall, then you’re wrong, and you’ve been doing it wrong. Hoops can actually be kept up all season long where you switch out the covers, depending on the season and the need. And whether you grow in the ground, in a […]
Introduction Over the last few years I’ve been working to trial different metal raised beds on your behalf to determine if one is better than the other, so today I wanted to do a review of the Vego Garden. I was gifted the garden as part of their Brand Ambassador program and want to provide […]
Over the last few years I’ve been working to trial different metal raised beds on your behalf to determine if one is better than the other, so today I wanted to do a review of the Vego Garden vs Sproutbox Garden since they are two of the larger companies available here in Canada. I was […]
The world is an odd place right now. Between the climate and politics, there isn’t much stability. Which is why I wanted to talk about the steps and skills that you should learn in your garden to sustain you in the event that something happens to our food chain supply. So the first thing I […]
Water is a vital part of the garden, without it your garden won’t be able to grow. Depending on where you live, you either receive adequate amounts of rain, or you experience a dry growing season. Even if you receive regular rain, learning how to conserve water is both better on the environment, and will […]
Peas are one of the best vegetables to add to your garden! They are fun to snack on and love the cool weather. They can be planted early, kicking off the garden season and giving you fresh snacks quickly! I have memories of going into my grandmothers garden and enjoying fresh peas. They were one […]
