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Botanical Cousins: Understanding the Connections Between Your Garden Favourites
Have you ever planted your garden and wondered why your kale and cabbage seem to share the same problems? Or why your zucchinis and pumpkins seem to attract the same pests? Or why seeds you saved last year are producing a mystery fruit? That’s because many of the veggies in your garden are more closely related than you might think!
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Pest Patrol
Pest patrolling your garden could sometimes make or break your harvest. Hungry herbivores sometimes seem to have no consideration for all the hard work you put into your garden. If you try to avoid pesticides and chemicals it can be even more difficult to dissuade animals from snacking on your garden goods. With the help of herbs, some insects and birds you can hopefully attempt to bring a balance to your garden that sees no pest can get carried away in your garden. -
Sample Raised Bed Garden Design- Wildflowers, Vegetables, and Herbs (Oh My!)
This is a simple garden plan that is great for beginner gardeners. Included are annual vegetables, as well as herbs and flowers that attract beneficial insects. -
Companion Planting for Increased Garden Success!
Yes you can plant wildflowers in your vegetable garden. In fact, the planting combination is part of a process termed 'Companion Planting' which can decrease pest, disease, and weed pressure on your crops, can help with water retention, and can lead to higher yields & tastier fruits/ veggies. In this Blog post we provide examples of good and not-so-good companion plants.
