June is here! It’s the month of warmth, growth, and whispered promises of a summer garden. And if you still need to plant fruits, veggies, herbs, or flowers this year, you’re in the right place! We’re about to brainstorm twenty-one crops that…
As May unfolds, the garden beckons and waits for planting, nurturing, and reaping. But what crops should you plant in May for the best spring and summer yield? Here are our suggestions. Let’s delve into the art of May gardening across all…
I adore growing sugar snap peas! They are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. Eating them is a heavenly delight. These little green pods also pack loads of flavor and nutrition, and growing sugar snap peas is a doddle…
Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut salt & vinegar chips to preserved mushrooms, we’ve collected them…
With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have enough food being produced and sold every day, the current crisis has reminded most of…
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…
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…
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,…
The 5 gallon bucket garden offers a uniquely flexible and transportable take on gardening. You don’t actually have to use a 5 gallon bucket – any bucket will do! Bucket gardening is an affordable, easy way for people in any…