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 to harvest Romaine lettuce. We’ll also discuss how to keep it growing! That way, you…
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 and productivity of the tree at their heart. The concept is simple. However, achieving the…
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 zones? Okinawa spinach is a great option to consider. It’s delicious and easy to grow….
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 can produce a bounty to be proud of and share! There are a few nuances…
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. One of the most challenging things for any new gardener is working out what to…
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 can buy. Not to mention – much fresher and crispier. Luckily, growing sugar snap peas…
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, or baked! Wouldn’t it be nice to have these versatile legumes thriving in your backyard’s…
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 of a spicy jalapeño in salsa through the summer, let’s dig into this generally fuss-free…
Much like cherry tomatoes, the gardening season in Ontario is small but sweet. However, a well-organized gardener will find plenty of opportunities to grow abundant produce at home in Ontario. So – which are the best vegetables to grow in Ontario and…
Welcome to British Columbia, home of the mildest climate in Canada. If you’re new to the province, you might be wondering what that means for you as a gardener. Spoiler: It’s good! With a little careful timing, most vegetables will…
Winter is here! And, you have a good crop of tomato plants. So you are asking yourself, will they make it through the cold season? Or – maybe you want to plan a tomato crop that lasts year-round, so you’re…
Is cabin fever wearing you down? Are you ready to play in the garden despite December being the coldest stretch of the year? Or maybe you want to become more self-sufficient? Break out your thickest gardening gloves and a coat,…
Throughout North America, blackberries and raspberries grow wild. There’s prime roadside picking out there, but thorns, tangled vines, and uneven footing make harvesting an extreme sport of sorts! By comparison, domestic berry varieties are thornless, easy to trellis, very prolific,…
It’s lovely living in a home perched on the side of a mountain! One of the only downsides is researching the best trees that grow in rocky soil – especially if your soil is dry or compacted. Smaller plants (and…
Pumpkins are some of the best bumper crops of New England – known for producing an overflowing patch of deep orange gourds during the autumn harvest! But, what are the pumpkin growing stages – and how do they relate to the pumpkin life cycle? In…