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"Fast Food" Garden - Quick Yielding Vegetables & Garden Plans
If you’re looking for a garden that delivers fresh, homegrown produce in the shortest time possible, a “Fast Food” Garden is the way to go! By selecting these quick-maturing varieties and using smart planting strategies, you can enjoy harvests in just a few weeks. Whether you're planting in early spring, mid-summer, or even for a fall crop, this guide will help you design a productive garden that keeps the fresh food coming.
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Plant This, Not That - Native Plant Alternatives to Common Garden Perennials
Here are just a few examples of native alternatives to common perennial garden ornamentals. Because why not swap them for a more wildlife and pollinator friendly alternative?
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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. -
10 Gift Ideas for the Gardeners in Your Life
We've put together a gift guide with 10 ideas to help you find the perfect gift for every type of gardener in your life. Whether they grow for beauty, for culinary exploration, for the bees, or on their balcony, we have meaningful gift ideas. -
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. -
Hardiness Zones and Why You Should Know Yours when Planning Your Garden
Why does knowing your plant hardiness zone matter?
Knowing your region’s hardiness zone will help you understand which varieties of vegetables/fruits/flowers to grow! Plant Hardiness Zones in Canada indicate the areas where various trees, shrubs and flowers are most likely to survive.
