We all have our favourite seed companies that we love to buy from. Maybe because they offer a wide selection, maybe they’re local or maybe you just like the packaging! And while these seed companies offer a selection of organic seeds, most of the seeds are actually grown with conventional standards. But as the climate […]
If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden, this is the perfect time to do it! There is a wide variety of plants you can grow, from vegetables, to flowers to fruit. Once you decide that you’re going to start a garden, there’s two ways you can add plants to your garden; you can grow […]
Eggplants are one of the best vegetables to grow and eat! They are underrated and underappreciated but taste delicious and can be used in so many ways. New varieties are slowly showing up at the grocery store, but for the longest time the large, mushy purple eggplants were the only variety on the market (Globe […]
Peppers can be a challenge to grow in our short seasons here in Canada, but it is possible to grow amazing peppers with just a few small tweaks and tricks. When done right you can be drowning in a bumper crop of peppers that will allow you to be eating fresh, home grown food in […]
This past spring I decided to buy four different gloves from Watson Gloves to test them out. I’ve had trouble with every pair of garden gloves I’ve owned in the past because they never seem to last more than a single season. I tried all four pairs out for the entire season, including using them […]
In just 8-10 weeks you can have fresh tomatoes in the middle of winter! These tomatoes are super fun to grow, a great activity to do with kids, can be grown in small spaces and offer you fresh produce while there’s still snow on the ground. These tomatoes are the perfect winter plant to fill […]
Over the past few years we’ve seen a massive increase in the price of groceries making it more difficult to buy fresh fruit and vegetables for our families. In addition, food banks across the country are seeing more strain than they ever have before. The worst part? Grocery prices are expected to continue rising over […]
Broad beans are an underrated garden vegetable here in Canada. I don’t know many people who grow them but they are the perfect addition to any garden. You may have heard broad beans called faba beans or fava beans – what’s the difference? There isn’t one! It’s time we take note from other countries around […]
To my delight, newspaper pots are becoming a trendy new way to garden. Why am I so delighted? Because they’re a sustainable way to garden! And the best part is that flyers are so easy to come by. They’re in our mail, at the front of doors and even in building lobbies. Instead of seeing […]
Rain barrels are a great addition to any garden. They are affordable to buy, simple to set up and are a sustainable way to water your garden. Why You Should Collect Rain There are a few simple reasons why collecting rainwater is a good idea. Rainwater contains nutrients and minerals that you won’t find in […]
