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July 04, 2016

Garlic is an incredibly economical crop. Planted in the fall, it grows very slowly over winter, and is ready to harvest in late spring to...

How to Cure Garlic

July 04, 2016

Garlic is an incredibly economical crop. Planted in the fall, it grows very slowly over winter, and is ready to harvest in late spring to early summer the following year. If it is dried...

Mark's Top Squash Picks

April 29, 2016

The first two weeks of May is the ideal time window for starting squash seeds (including zucchini and pumpkin) indoors. By starting the seeds indoors,...

Mark's Top Squash Picks

April 29, 2016

The first two weeks of May is the ideal time window for starting squash seeds (including zucchini and pumpkin) indoors. By starting the seeds indoors, there is less risk of the seedlings being damaged...

How to Grow Dandelions

January 06, 2016

It may seem counter-intuitive for a gardener to actually plant what must be the world’s commonest weed. But dandelions have lots of culinary potential, they...

How to Grow Dandelions

January 06, 2016

It may seem counter-intuitive for a gardener to actually plant what must be the world’s commonest weed. But dandelions have lots of culinary potential, they feed pollinators, and they cultivate the soil with their...

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...

What the Heck is N-P-K ?

March 15, 2015

Most fertilizers (and many soil amendments) show this formula somewhere prominently on the package: N-P-K. This shows the ratio of the three most important plant...

What the Heck is N-P-K ?

March 15, 2015

Most fertilizers (and many soil amendments) show this formula somewhere prominently on the package: N-P-K. This shows the ratio of the three most important plant nutrients, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. Potassium gets a ‘K’...

How to Grow Hops

February 12, 2015

Here is all the information you need on how to grow hops. Hops make a dramatic addition to ornamental gardens. Highly decorative, fast growing, trouble...

How to Grow Hops

February 12, 2015

Here is all the information you need on how to grow hops. Hops make a dramatic addition to ornamental gardens. Highly decorative, fast growing, trouble free, and cold hardy, hops give a flare and...

How to Grow Bulbs

October 05, 2014

Bulbs are easy to plant and easy to grow. Flower Bulbs are broken down into two very general groups – Fall planting bulbs benefit from...

How to Grow Bulbs

October 05, 2014

Bulbs are easy to plant and easy to grow. Flower Bulbs are broken down into two very general groups – Fall planting bulbs benefit from sitting in cold soil. Spring planting bulbs do not...

Baby Leaf Lettuce

September 14, 2014

Baby leaf lettuces are bred for their appeal at an immature stage. As baby greens they have traits that are particularly attractive for salad mixes....

Baby Leaf Lettuce

September 14, 2014

Baby leaf lettuces are bred for their appeal at an immature stage. As baby greens they have traits that are particularly attractive for salad mixes. The leaves are succulent and tasty, with good texture,...

Wireworms

September 14, 2014

Wireworms represent the larval stage of the click beetles of the family Elateridae. There are around 9,300 species worldwide, but it is a small handful...

Wireworms

September 14, 2014

Wireworms represent the larval stage of the click beetles of the family Elateridae. There are around 9,300 species worldwide, but it is a small handful of species that cause problems in our fields and...

Starter Seeds for Kids

September 14, 2014

In this time of garden dreaming, you may be dreaming of a child’s garden as well, whether it’s for your own family or for a...

Starter Seeds for Kids

September 14, 2014

In this time of garden dreaming, you may be dreaming of a child’s garden as well, whether it’s for your own family or for a school or childcare centre. Or perhaps your budding gardeners...

What are Genetically Engineered Seeds?

September 14, 2014

When asked the question, “What are genetically engineered seeds?” we explain that scientists can now bypass the traditional breeding methods of manipulating plant characteristics. Rather...

What are Genetically Engineered Seeds?

September 14, 2014

When asked the question, “What are genetically engineered seeds?” we explain that scientists can now bypass the traditional breeding methods of manipulating plant characteristics. Rather than cross-breeding plants, they can work directly with plant...

Gardening for Birds

September 14, 2014

As the summer wanes and the fall rains come, our local animals are preparing for the winter. While some birds leave the premises for the...

Gardening for Birds

September 14, 2014

As the summer wanes and the fall rains come, our local animals are preparing for the winter. While some birds leave the premises for the winter season and fly south to warmer climes, other...

Caring for Garden Tools

September 14, 2014

Before the severe cold and damp of winter arrive, it’s a good idea to take a couple of steps to care for garden tools. With...

Caring for Garden Tools

September 14, 2014

Before the severe cold and damp of winter arrive, it’s a good idea to take a couple of steps to care for garden tools. With a bit of simple care, you can extend the...

About Radicchio

September 11, 2014

Like its close cousins in the endive group, all about radicchio varieties are members of the Chicory family. Radicchio has been in cultivation since the...

About Radicchio

September 11, 2014

Like its close cousins in the endive group, all about radicchio varieties are members of the Chicory family. Radicchio has been in cultivation since the fifteenth century in Veneto, a region in the northeast...

Interesting Facts about Flowers

September 11, 2014

Back in the 1600s, Tulip Bulbs were more valuable than GOLD! Dandelions might seem like weeds, but the flowers and leaves are a good source...

Interesting Facts about Flowers

September 11, 2014

Back in the 1600s, Tulip Bulbs were more valuable than GOLD! Dandelions might seem like weeds, but the flowers and leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C, iron, calcium and potassium....

Planting Potatoes

September 11, 2014

Whether you intend on planting potatoes in a garden trench, in containers, or even in your unused parking lot stall at work, your key to...

Planting Potatoes

September 11, 2014

Whether you intend on planting potatoes in a garden trench, in containers, or even in your unused parking lot stall at work, your key to success is an understanding of how potato plants grow....

Growing Garlic

September 11, 2014

Garlic is an excellent plant to grow in your garden. It is a relatively carefree plant and has few pests or diseases. Because the bulb is...

Growing Garlic

September 11, 2014

Garlic is an excellent plant to grow in your garden. It is a relatively carefree plant and has few pests or diseases. Because the bulb is located so close to the surface, only shallow cultivation...

Spring is on the Way

September 11, 2014

Have you heard the chickadees chatting about their spring plans? Yes, spring is on the way. The birds know it and the plants know it...

Spring is on the Way

September 11, 2014

Have you heard the chickadees chatting about their spring plans? Yes, spring is on the way. The birds know it and the plants know it too, as the tiny tops of bulbs begin to...

How to Grow Sprouts from Seed

September 10, 2014

Growing Sprouts from Seed Home grown sprouts are easy to grow and fast to sprout. You can grow them in a mason jar, in a...

How to Grow Sprouts from Seed

September 10, 2014

Growing Sprouts from Seed Home grown sprouts are easy to grow and fast to sprout. You can grow them in a mason jar, in a kitchen sieve, or in one of several specialized sprouters. Follow...

Light up Your Life (and Your Seedlings)

September 10, 2014

The windowsill can be a great place for a plant to hang out. If you have a bright, south-facing window, you can grow herbs, start...

Light up Your Life (and Your Seedlings)

September 10, 2014

The windowsill can be a great place for a plant to hang out. If you have a bright, south-facing window, you can grow herbs, start seeds, and use the sun to power your indoor...

Saving the Harvest

September 10, 2014

Preserving Summer Morning chill and shorter daylight hours signify the slowing down of the summer garden. We harvest and share the last of our favourites...

Saving the Harvest

September 10, 2014

Preserving Summer Morning chill and shorter daylight hours signify the slowing down of the summer garden. We harvest and share the last of our favourites – tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, corn, peppers, but we also...

Saving Your Own Seeds

September 10, 2014

Yes, we sell seeds, but we also encourage seed saving. When you collect your own seed you need to work with nature and watch plants...

Saving Your Own Seeds

September 10, 2014

Yes, we sell seeds, but we also encourage seed saving. When you collect your own seed you need to work with nature and watch plants daily in order to catch the ripe seed before...

How to Grow a School Garden in September

September 10, 2014

It’s September. The kids are back in school and the you can’t keep up with the number of zucchinis that just keep coming. But seeings...

How to Grow a School Garden in September

September 10, 2014

It’s September. The kids are back in school and the you can’t keep up with the number of zucchinis that just keep coming. But seeings as this is back-to-school time, it’s a good time...

How to Grow Potatoes

September 09, 2014

Potatoes are important to the self-sufficient gardener and the gourmet gardener. Easy to grow, highly nutritious and there is a variety for every use in...

How to Grow Potatoes

September 09, 2014

Potatoes are important to the self-sufficient gardener and the gourmet gardener. Easy to grow, highly nutritious and there is a variety for every use in the kitchen. Kids of all ages love to grow...

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