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Shady areas can often feel like a challenge to plant, but they don’t have to be. This garden design is crafted for those shady spots with lots of woodland plants...

This quick, 7 day stratification technique using your fridge and freezer is a good option if you are getting a start on stratification later in the season, but germination rates...

Perennial gardens are the gift that keeps on giving. Unlike annuals, which need to be replanted each year, perennials return season after season. With cottage gardens and potager gardens becoming...

This refreshing and tart spring beverage is made entirely from fresh rhubarb - no citrus required. Its natural tartness gives it a lemonade-like zing, perfect for warm June days when...

Celebrate spring on the homestead with this sweet-tart Haskap Rhubarb Pie, featuring two of Canada's earliest garden harvests. Haskaps — hardy northern berries — pair perfectly with rhubarb in this...

After a long winter, spotting those vibrant green shoots of wild leeks (also known as ramps) pushing up through the forest floor is pure magic, a true sign of spring....

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...

In a world where fruits and vegetables are available year-round at the local grocery store, it's easy to get into a routine of eating the same foods all year long....

It's hard not to get excited for outdoor activities when the snow starts melting and the warmer temperatures arrive. Foraging is a great way to get out in the early...

Do you love going on foraging adventures? Looking to try new types of foraging? Collecting pollen from the red pine tree is not the most common type of foraging but...

When designing a garden, it is always fun when you can incorporate plants that serve multiple purposes. This simple design incorporates some of our wildflowers that double as delicious and...