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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...

How to Grow Garlic

September 09, 2014

Use this page to learn how to grow garlic. Garlic is a very economical crop to grow because it takes up very little space. Once...

How to Grow Garlic

September 09, 2014

Use this page to learn how to grow garlic. Garlic is a very economical crop to grow because it takes up very little space. Once it is harvested it keeps for months. And then...

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