Before, gardeners would close down their gardens in the winter by cutting back plants and raking up leaves, but we now know better. Leaving the leaves and plant stems provides critical habitat for pollinators and other insects to survive over the winter. But now that “closing down” the garden isn’t happening anymore, it means that […]
Growing from seed can be both rewarding and frustrating. When a seed first germinates, and you see life popping out of the soil, it brings so much joy and excitement with it. It’s fulfilling to watch a seed turn into a plant, that later provides food or flowers. However, there are many weeks during the […]
Did you know that sweet potatoes grow differently than other potatoes? Well, this is because sweet potatoes and regular potatoes aren’t even from the same family! Sweet potatoes come from the morning glory family, while regular potatoes are from the nightshade family. Considering they’re both called potatoes, it’s easy to get it confused. When I […]
If you’re new to growing from seed, or have been doing it for a couple of years and looking to grow your skills, then this article is for you! There’s a reason why it’s called Comprehensive, and that’s because it includes everything you need to successfully grow from seed. This information applies to vegetable and […]
So, it turns out that salsa is really easy to make! We love salsa around here so this is a very big deal for us. Besides how easy it is to make, it’s also fun because you get to choose the ingredients and flavours, and there are so many options when making it yourself. The […]
The first question you might be asking when you read the title is, why peat-free? Is the seed soil I buy actually harming the planet? Or maybe, do I need to care about this at all? Let’s explore these questions in the article. Let’s start off with, what is seed starting soil and how is […]
Growing from seed can be difficult when you’re a beginner. There are a lot of terms, instructions and special care items you need to learn and remember, especially if you want to grow a wide selection of plants. However, growing from seed is extremely rewarding, is fun to do and is worth learning. The first […]
Growing from seed is both challenging and rewarding. One of the main reasons to grow from seed is because you can choose the specific varieties for your garden, rather than being limited by what’s offered at the nursery. Plus, if you plan to garden for multiple years, it’s far more cost effective. If you don’t […]
Starting from seed is such a great way to learn about plants, expand the variety you grow in your garden, and to get your hands dirty earlier in the season. When growing from seed, there are common issues that all gardeners experience. It can be scary learning and making mistakes, so I want to support […]
