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  • Foraging Pine Pollen

    by Ayla Frank
    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 it's a unique way to add another level to a meal whether it be for meaning or appearance.
    Posted in blog, edible, foraging, pine pollen, pollen, red pine, wild craft, wild foraging

  • Rhubarb Jam

    by Ayla Frank
    Looking for a way to preserve the goodness of rhubarb so you can enjoy the tarty deliciousness all year round? Here is a great and easy to follow recipe that'll have you preserving every last stalk you can get your hands on!
    Posted in early harvest, jam, jarring, preservation, rhubarb

  • Hardening Off Indoor Started Plants

    by Ayla Frank
    Hardening your plants off before subjecting them to constant outdoor exposure is paramount in the gardening process or the time spent caring for them indoors could very well be wasted. There are several steps in the process and listening to your plants cues is crucial for the whole endeavour to be a success! Check out our detailed instructions on exactly how to harden off your plants.
    Posted in hardening, hardening off, herbs, seedlings, transplant, vegetables

  • Getting Your Raised Bed Garden Soil Right, Part II

    by Fionna Tough
    In our last Blog Post, we covered the basics of the type of soil and soil amendments you may want to add to your raised bed garden! In Part II, we are going to cover how to calculate how much soil you need depending on the size of your bed, and some other helpful tips!
    Posted in DIY, intructions, raised beds, resources, soil

  • Getting your Raised Bed Garden Soil Right, Part I

    by Fionna Tough
    Growing in raised beds can be really rewarding. A common question that arises for people interested in growing in a raised bed for the first time is “what do I put in it?” as it pertains to soil. You want to make sure your garden soil has enough nutrients in it to sustain your crops throughout the growing season, that it isn’t too acidic or too alkaline, and that you have good drainage and soil density. Figuring out how much soil to put in your bed when ordering (or finding your own) supplies is also important!
    Posted in blog, clay, DIY, NPK, nutrients, pH, raised bed, soil

  • Garden Design: Staple Crops, Nutrient-Dense Crops & Fun Crops

    by Fionna Tough
    Following permaculture principles and inspiration from Ben Falk's Whole Systems Design Farm in Vermont, we've created a template garden plan to maximize use of staple, nutrient-dense crops, fun crops while also taking advantage of the benefits of thoughful companion planting.

  • Sample Raised Bed Garden Design- Wildflowers, Vegetables, and Herbs (Oh My!)

    by Fionna Tough
    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.
    Posted in anise, beans, beneficial insects, bergamot, calendula, cilantro, companion planting, coneflower, coriander, cucumber, design, dill, garden, herbs, hyssop, kale, lettuce, melon, oregano, patty pans, peas, sage, seeds, squash, summer squash, swiss chard, thyme, zucchini

  • Growing Tulips Indoors

    by Jenny Fortier
    The winter is long and cold, but you can add a little bit of spring to your place by growing some of your favorite tulip varieties indoors. Here we provide an easy to follow four step process on achieving beautiful indoor blooms.
    Posted in bulb, DIY, force, how to, project, tulip, winter

  • Tea/Pollinator Garden Design

    by Fionna Tough
    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 medicinal teas, while attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 

  • Gift Ideas for Every Type of Gardener

    by Jenny Fortier
    Finding meaningful and eco-friendly gifts for everyone on your list can be hard. Thankfully if there are a few gardeners on your 'nice list' you'll find there are lots of inexpensive, environmentally conscious and unique gifting options out there. We've put together a shopping gift guide to help you find the perfect little something for every type of gardener in your life.
    Posted in christmas, gift ideas, shopping list

  • Hardiness Zones and Why You Should Know Yours when Planning Your Garden

    by Fionna Tough

    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.

    Posted in cooking, DYK, garden, hardiness zone, hardy, short season, vegetables, winter

  • Companion Planting for Increased Garden Success!

    by Fionna Tough
    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.
    Posted in companion planting, fruit, herbs, pollinators, vegetables, wildflowers