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 […]
Nasturtiums are one of my favourite things to grow in the garden. I include it in every garden because it helps bring in pollinators, it can act as a pest trap and the entire plant is edible – the leaves, flowers and seeds! Plus it’s very easy to grow from seed. If you are going […]
Apple season is upon us! There are so many amazing ways to use apples, from apple pie to making apple juice. But a great way to use the apples and have them last multiple months is to make your own apple fruit roll ups, also called apple fruit leather! These roll ups are great for […]
Comfrey is a popular plant that is part of the permaculture garden. Permaculture is a type of gardening where you work on creating a natural ecosystem where everything works together. This type of gardening is in opposition to monoculture and using chemicals in the garden. The purpose is to include perennials, natural fertilizers such as […]
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 […]
Springtime is loaded with beautiful blooms, from daffodils to tulips, but did you know all of those flowers need to be planted in the fall? Many spring bulbs require a period of cold in order to bloom which is why bulbs need to be planted before winter hits. Those spring tulips and hyacinths that are […]
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 […]
