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Learn how to garden successfully in Canada’s short growing seasons with tips on seed starting, succession planting, and choosing the best cold-hardy crops. Make the most of every frost-free day.

Discover 10 native plants you can start from seed easily in Eastern Canada. Support pollinators, enhance biodiversity, and grow a resilient garden with these beautiful wildflowers and grasses.

Knowing when and how to harvest your fruits and vegetables can make a big difference in flavour, texture, and shelf life. Here are some essential tips to help you get...

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...

Choosing the right crops, improving soil health, and using water-wise techniques can make all the difference in maintaining a productive vegetable garden, even in dry conditions. Learn how to grow...

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...

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? 

If you’re looking to make a positive impact in your garden, growing native wildflowers and grasses is a great place to start. Not only do they add natural beauty, but...

I have done most of my gardening in containers and have learned a lot from my successes and my mistakes. After moving back to an apartment with a small balcony,...

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...

Originating in Eastern Europe, Hügelkultur or "hill culture" in German, has taken the gardening world by storm with its innovative and eco-friendly approach. Instead of just gardening, think of it...

In part 1 of this blog post, I explained what stratification is and why you need to do it. In this second portion, I'll walk through two techniques to stratify...