Whether it’s the first time you’ve experienced this, or you’re tired of the same thing happening – damping off is one of the worst things to happen to your homegrown seedlings. You work so hard to grow plants from seed, you water them, watch them every day and they look like they’re growing so happily. […]
If you’re new to gardening you might be unsure which seedlings are best to buy from the greenhouse, which ones are the healthiest, or if you should even be buying them at all – since they do grow from seeds that you could buy. If you want to buy the healthiest seedlings and get the […]
If you’re new to gardening, or new to growing from seed, you’ll notice that there’s dozens of seed brands to choose from. Staring at the seed aisle, you might wonder, does the seed brand make a difference? Well, we’re here to help you answer that question. In this article we’re going to break down the […]
Onions are a staple food in the kitchen and are one of those plants that we all want to grow. The only problem? Onions are hard to grow. It’s especially hard to grow them to their full size. It’s easy to grow onions, in general, but often you’re left with a teensy-tiny onion that barely […]
Many people believe that we can’t grow peppers well in Canada, or in any cold climate, without the help of a greenhouse. Our seasons are short, they don’t get super hot and we often don’t have time for our peppers to ripen before the first frost. However, it is possible to get your peppers to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Zinnias are my absolute favourite flower, next to peonies and hellebores. They come in such a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes and are loved by both butterflies and bees. They are the perfect flower for the cut flower garden and are beautiful in bouquets. Plus, they’re simple to grow from seed. What more […]
Broccoli is a great plant to include in the garden because it can be grown in the cold of spring and fall, making it the perfect crop to fill the garden before the main vegetables come in. When planned properly, you can harvest your broccoli at the same time as you’re planting your tomatoes in […]
Cauliflower is a great addition to your garden because it can be planted early in the season and can save you money on groceries since it’s fairly expensive to buy at the grocery store! Plus it’s overall an interesting plant to watch grow. So why not get in an early crop and also save some […]
