Clay soil can be challenging in the garden but there are actually some vegetables that can tolerate—or even benefit from—these growing conditions. From broccoli to potatoes, your favourites might just … [Read more...]
When to Harvest Vegetables for Peak Ripeness and Flavor
Harvesting the vegetables in your garden for peak ripeness and flavor is all in the timing. These tips from the book Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy by Calikim share how … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Perfect Kitchen Garden Location
Choosing the best spot for your kitchen garden to grow a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs means balancing priorities. We need sun and access to water but it’s also about convenience and … [Read more...]
Make a Chickadee Nesting Box (Free Plans)
It is really cool when birds settle into backyard birdhouse nesting boxes, but did you know many are not safe? Just as each species of bird makes different choices based on their needs when nesting in … [Read more...]
Welcome Bees—But Don’t Forget These Other Pollinators
In recent years we have seen a greater awareness of the importance of pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. But what about all the other pollinators that form our ecosystems? Find out what … [Read more...]
Grow a Sweet Pea Garden Arch
These instructions for growing a sweet pea garden arch are from the book, Gardening on a Shoestring: 100 Fun Upcycled Garden Projects by Alex Mitchell. Grab some sweet pea seeds and willow … [Read more...]
10 Fabulous New Garden Books (Enter to Win)
In celebration of the 2nd annual National Gardening Day (April 14 - #nationalgardeingday), we’ve got some gardening goodies for you. Enter to win one of these creative and practical garden … [Read more...]
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