You still have plenty of time to plan and plant your spring veggie garden! Let’s start with the easiest vegetable crops to grow from seed. These 17 productive and abundant crops germinate from seed quickly and have reliable, no-fuss seedlings….
We can’t believe that summer is nearly over. And fall’s first overnight frost will be here before we know what happened! In the meantime, you still have time to plant an epic September garden with plenty of tasty veggies, fragrant…
Homegrown veggies and herbs make the best pizza ingredients! Making freshly baked pizza is also a delicious and rewarding way to enjoy your garden’s harvest. So, let’s transform your backyard garden into an epic pizza production paradise by growing the…
We can’t believe summer is halfway over! But don’t fret, you still have time to plant. Whether you’re looking for fast-growing veggies, heat-tolerant greens, or fresh herbs, there’s something for every gardener to enjoy this month. These crops stand up…
Do you have a wall that’s feeling too boring? Or a fence that’s more blah than bam!? Fear not! We’re about to embark on a botanical adventure to transform nearly any mundane surface, farm fence, or wall into living, breathing…
We’re huge fans of companion planting around here, as this age-old method can massively reduce the risk of garden nuisances and disease in the garden and help boost crop yields. You can reduce your workload and increase the chances of…
Despite the stereotypes that leafy vegetables are bland, kale is versatile and can be prepared in many ways – cooked, baked, or used raw in salads. Still, there is one question commonly asked by beginner gardeners: how and when do…
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…
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…