We love pickled beans. We use them in wraps or on top of tacos. Another reason that we love to pickle beans is because a lot of beans are needed to fill the jar, so it’s an easy way to use them up. Beans are super easy to grow from seed, and any time there […]
If you could extend your garden to last year round, or even a few months longer than before, would you do it? Are you interested in pushing the limits of your garden and your growing zone to see how many extra weeks of harvests you can squeeze out of your garden? If you’re interested in […]
Swiss chard is a staple in the garden. It’s a cold season crop that grows well in both the spring and fall garden, and it doesn’t bolt in the summer heat thanks to its succulent-like stems. When cared for properly, Swiss chard can grow from early spring straight through fall, producing for months. Swiss chard […]
As summer and fall come to an end it’s important to prep your garden for the winter. You want your garden in good shape for the spring when it’s time to start again, while supporting biodiversity across all the seasons. Here are 10 tasks that you should be doing before winter comes to prepare your […]
Did you know it’s possible to grow your own mushrooms? Mushrooms are one of those crops that aren’t talked about much in the vegetable garden world, but with the right care, mushrooms are a perennial that will come back every year, feeding you and your family for multiple years. A Quick Summary Wine cap mushrooms […]
Saving tomato seeds is a great way to save money and continue to grow your favourite varieties of tomatoes. As the weather continues to change and farmers are experiencing difficult growing conditions, seed saving is becoming ever more important. Harvesting, storing and keeping tomato seeds is super simple and can be done with just a […]
Often times our vacations line up perfectly with peak garden season. Kids are out of school, work often slows down and holidays are booked to visit friends, family and other countries. Going away for extended periods of time can be tough on our gardens but there are a few tasks that you can do in […]
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 […]
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 […]
