As the weather gets hotter and rain becomes more erratic, many places are seeing droughts and dry spells that are leading to an increased risk in forest fires. Or worse, many places now have a “fire season” that once didn’t exist. People have lost their homes in uncontrolled wildfires, and when a fire gets out […]
One of the main reasons many people get into gardening is to support their mental health and to find ways to bring peace and tranquility into their day. Not only does gardening itself support your mental health, but you can also create a garden that is called a sensory or therapy garden and the purpose […]
Here in Canada, it’s no secret that the housing market is out of control. Housing prices are increasing at rates far beyond that of salaries, leaving many Canadians without the opportunity to own a home. And for many, it means renting or purchasing a condo or townhome with a small backyard or outdoor space. Although […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve never tried oyster mushrooms before than this article is for you. I am telling you, these are the best mushrooms out there. They feel like a delicacy that you can only find at a fancy restaurant, meanwhile you can grow them at home in a $4 bucket. Stripped, fried, and salted, these are […]
I have now had my Sproutbox Garden for 2 entire seasons so I thought it was time to give an update! This update is going to be short and sweet since I did a comprehensive review on the product (including how to build it and the price) in another article. If you missed it you […]
