We all love the summer squash – zucchini, don’t we? Companion planting helps your zucchini perform at its very best – and here are 14 of …
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Elderberries are a delicious and marvelous ingredient from the wild larder. Whether you grow them or find them growing wild in your area, learning to harvest …
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To make the most of a plum tree guild, it is always important to place it in the right spot and select the best companion …
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Alberta’s winters may be harsh enough to freeze your eyelashes! But in the summer, attentive gardeners can still grow a breathtaking backyard bounty worthy of bragging rights. …
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If you want to plant an apple tree in your garden, you should not cultivate it alone. In the wild, plants don’t grow in isolation. …
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There is no hard and fast rule about when to harvest tomatoes, as it depends on your climate and the type of tomatoes you are …
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Lettuce is one of the first things that many gardeners start to grow, and romaine lettuce is a firm favorite. Today, we’ll look at how …
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Fruit tree guilds are a fabulous feature of many permaculture gardens. These guilds are essentially collections of plants that work together to improve the health …
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Choosing perennial vegetables and edible ground cover plants can help you create layered, thriving, and biodiverse systems in your organic garden. In sub-tropical and tropical …
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From asparagus to zucchini, Nova Scotia’s climate supports the growth of a wide variety of vegetables. With careful timing and the ideal cultivars, any gardener …
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April can be a busy month for many gardeners. But of course, what you do in your April garden will depend on where you live. …
Sugar snap peas are delicious! I love eating them raw, steamed, stir-fried, sauteed, or pickled. Homegrown, freshly picked peas are also sweeter than ones you …
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The black bean is commonly native to the Americas and a staple in Mexican, Cajun, and Creole cuisine. Black beans are also delicious cold, pureed, …
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Growing jalapeños in pots is much easier than you might think. And it’s a great place to start gardening! If you love the fresh taste …
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