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Getting your Raised Bed Garden Soil Right, Part I
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! -
Garden Design: Staple Crops, Nutrient-Dense Crops & Fun Crops
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!)
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. -
Growing Tulips Indoors
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. -
Wild Tea and Pollinator Garden Design
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. -
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.
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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. -
Fried Evening Primrose Flowers
If you've tried fried squash blossoms, you know what a delicious seasonal treat they are. So why not try the same recipe with an edible native wild... -
Wild Blueberry and Bergamot Scone Recipe
Wild bergamot and wild blueberries make beautiful culinary music together and lucky for us, they are both ripe mid-summer. This is a straightforwar... -
Seed Stratification Explained- Part 2
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 seeds yourself. The first techniques requires 4 or more weeks, while the second technique only requires 7 days. -
Seed Stratification Explained- Part 1
What is seed stratification, why do some native plants need it and what happens if I don't stratify my seeds? In this first blog post, I'll explain the WHY behind seed stratification. -
5 Unlikely Butterfly Host Plants
Butterflies, moths and their host plants are great examples of the important relationships between native plants and pollinators. Here are five surprising examples- some of which may already be in your garden!
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