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June 05, 2024

Now we’re just three weeks away from the longest day of the year (summer solstice on June 21st), so the soil is warm enough to...

Seeds to Start in June

June 05, 2024

Now we’re just three weeks away from the longest day of the year (summer solstice on June 21st), so the soil is warm enough to plant squash and bean seeds. Even in colder climates...

Seeds to Start in May

May 08, 2024

As far as the calendar is concerned, spring is half over, despite the sense for many of us in 2017 that is yet to begin!...

Seeds to Start in May

May 08, 2024

As far as the calendar is concerned, spring is half over, despite the sense for many of us in 2017 that is yet to begin! There are still dozens of seeds to start in...

Seeds to Start in March

March 02, 2024

As the frost recedes, the possibilities in our gardens expand. Around March 28, gardeners along the south coastal regions of British Columbia witness the last...

Seeds to Start in March

March 02, 2024

As the frost recedes, the possibilities in our gardens expand. Around March 28, gardeners along the south coastal regions of British Columbia witness the last average frost date. This pivotal time signals a period...

Overwintering

July 12, 2023

In milder climates, gardeners can make use of the lengthy winter months through a gardening technique known as overwintering. This method involves planting crops in...

Overwintering

July 12, 2023

In milder climates, gardeners can make use of the lengthy winter months through a gardening technique known as overwintering. This method involves planting crops in the summer and fall, then leaving them in the...

Brassicas: Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, and More

July 10, 2023

The Brassica family contains the highest number of food bearing plants in all of the plant families, including Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, collards, cauliflower, and...

Brassicas: Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, and More

July 10, 2023

The Brassica family contains the highest number of food bearing plants in all of the plant families, including Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, collards, cauliflower, and broccoli. All of these plants share the quality of...

Seeds to Start in July

July 05, 2023

Who says your garden's bounty has to be a summer-only affair? There's a cornucopia of seeds just waiting to burst into life in July, especially...

Seeds to Start in July

July 05, 2023

Who says your garden's bounty has to be a summer-only affair? There's a cornucopia of seeds just waiting to burst into life in July, especially in areas that enjoy milder winters. Many of these...

How to Grow Cabbage

March 30, 2021

Eating lots of cabbage may also protect the eyes from macular degeneration. To preserve its vitamins and mineral content, do not overcook cabbage. Store cut...

How to Grow Cabbage

March 30, 2021

Eating lots of cabbage may also protect the eyes from macular degeneration. To preserve its vitamins and mineral content, do not overcook cabbage. Store cut cabbage in the refrigerator in a plastic bag with...

Crop Rotation

January 31, 2021

Crop rotation is the practice of not growing plants where similar plants grew the previous year. Crop rotation prevents the build up of pests and diseases...

Crop Rotation

January 31, 2021

Crop rotation is the practice of not growing plants where similar plants grew the previous year. Crop rotation prevents the build up of pests and diseases and optimizes the use of soil nutrients. Plants from...

Best Winter Gardening Varieties

May 24, 2020

Some vegetable varieties thrive in the cool conditions of fall and early winter, and offered a bit of protection from extreme cold, they can be...

Best Winter Gardening Varieties

May 24, 2020

Some vegetable varieties thrive in the cool conditions of fall and early winter, and offered a bit of protection from extreme cold, they can be harvested right through until spring. The best winter gardening...

About Cabbage

January 13, 2019

Known since ancient Greece and Rome, the modern cabbage is a descendant of wild mustard. The Roman statesman Cato the Elder wrote of its medicinal...

About Cabbage

January 13, 2019

Known since ancient Greece and Rome, the modern cabbage is a descendant of wild mustard. The Roman statesman Cato the Elder wrote of its medicinal properties, “It is the cabbage which surpasses all other...

Succession Planting

April 22, 2017

Winter is finally over, and spring has arrived. It’s time to plant seeds! Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking of seed planting as a...

Succession Planting

April 22, 2017

Winter is finally over, and spring has arrived. It’s time to plant seeds! Many gardeners make the mistake of thinking of seed planting as a one time, annual event, as though it was something...

Seed Sowing for the Longest Harvest

June 13, 2015

With careful planning, seeds can be sown from winter to autumn in order to keep the garden productive pretty much all year round. Here are...

Seed Sowing for the Longest Harvest

June 13, 2015

With careful planning, seeds can be sown from winter to autumn in order to keep the garden productive pretty much all year round. Here are some tips for seed sowing for the longest harvest...

Interplanting

September 10, 2014

There are many combinations of plants for interplanting – which combination suits your needs the most? One way of maximizing the return from garden space...

Interplanting

September 10, 2014

There are many combinations of plants for interplanting – which combination suits your needs the most? One way of maximizing the return from garden space is to interplant crops. This is the practice of...

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