Gardeners rejoice! Your fall front porch decor is actually future garden gold. Your pumpkins and straw hay bales are the perfect addition to your garden once the holidays are over. This means you can have a fun, seasonal front porch that can transition directly into feeding your garden. This is a classic gardeners dream. Being […]
It seems that every vegetable we grow in our gardens has a pest that comes with it. And the potato is no exception. I’d like to introduce you to the Three-lined Potato Beetle. This beetle looks similar to the striped cucumber beetle, however it differs by having a red head and upper body (prothorax). The […]
If you’re not already growing flowers, now is the time! Flowers are one of the most rewarding plants in gardening. All it takes is one plant to bring you multiple blooms, the varieties available is vast, and even a single bloom can bring endless amounts of joy. Another thing we love about growing flowers is […]
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 […]
Japanese beetles have taken over Canadian gardens by storm. They come in mass numbers, damage a wide range of plants from flowers to vegetables and they are relentless. Check out this article to learn how you can slow these pests down and save your plants! What are Japanese Beetles? According to the Government of Canada, […]
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 […]
