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…
Have you ever encountered a forgotten bag of potatoes that sprouted in your pantry? Or maybe you have tons of extra potatoes you don’t need? Well – there’s good news. You can still use those sprouted (or un-sprouted) potatoes by…
Sweet potatoes are an ideal crop: affordable and easy to grow. With adequate space, you can grow enough yearly supply for your family. But how many sweet potatoes per plant can you grow, and how many plants do you need?…
Growing your potatoes is a satisfying and rewarding experience. But many gardeners detest the tremendous ground space needed for cultivating a potato crop. But could growing potatoes in a container be the space-saving solution you are looking for? Let’s examine…
One of the first herbs I plant in any garden is thyme – this versatile herb is easy to grow and has many benefits. I’d never be without it! But what are the best companion plants for thyme? And how…
Nobody in their right mind wants to smell or eat a rotten sweet potato. Yuck. And Pee-U! So we’re sharing how to tell if a sweet potato is bad or still good. That is our mission here today. To learn when a…
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…
The potato plant is a nightshade family member that produces edible tubers. Some people are curious about whether or not potato leaves are edible. So – can you eat potato leaves? Or – are they poisonous? Let’s find out in…
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…
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…