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8 Steps to Growing Garlic

8 Steps for Great Garlic!

Garlic is a popular food ingredient that – for thousands of years – has been used globally to season food. It is considered a vegetable, and as a member of the Alliaceae family,  is closely related to onions, leeks, and shallots.

 

In our cold climate, garlic is best planted in the fall and harvested the following summer. Garlic is an easy, rewarding crop to grow as long as you plant it at the right time with loose, well-draining soil, and provide it with adequate moisture when first planted to establish the roots.

 

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Growing Vegetables

Growing Vegetables

Getting outside and learning how to plant and care for fresh, nutrient-dense vegetables, herbs, and fruits is a healthy and rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

 

Growing your own will save you money on your grocery bill, support our pollinators, and is environmentally friendly as it reduces our carbon footprint by eliminating packaging and transportation.

 

Small space? No problem! Veggies can be grown in containers too.

 

Here are some helpful tips to get started:

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A Homeowners Guide to Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management

More and more homeowners are seeking new solutions to support our environment by using less toxic products on their lawns and gardens to control pests. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses more environmentally friendly pest control processes and reduces traditional chemical methods.

 

At Sheridan, we use a variety of methods on our farms, and we are continually learning and adapting to introduce practices to continue to protect our environment.

 

Here are some suggested methods of integrated pest control that homeowners can consider for their properties:

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Creating a cut flower garden

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Who doesn’t love to receive a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers? Their exquisite fresh blooms and glorious scents add a touch of elegance to your home and are a perfect accent for any season.

 

With the right plants and a sunny spot in your garden, you can grow a cutting garden to create your own unique flower arrangements. The most versatile cutting gardens are usually a mix of repeat blooming annuals, perennials, nursery, and bulb plants.

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Spring bulbs for summer blooms

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Do you want a garden full of big, beautiful colourful blooms this summer?

 

Then you may want to consider getting started with summer flowering bulbs.  They can easily be started in containers indoors to give them a head start for glorious blooms this summer. Once the risk of frost has passed, your established plants can be moved to a sunny location outside in their existing containers or transplanted into your garden beds.

 

Summer blooming bulbs enhance the beauty of your landscape with bright colour and are perfect for fresh-cut bouquets.

 

Summer bulbs start blooming in late June and continue until autumn frost.  To maximize bloom time in your garden, they should be started indoors in the late winter or early spring.   Here are some of our favourite bulbs to get started right now.

 

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All About Orchids

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Orchids

Are you a little intimidated by orchids, thinking they are too exotic and complex to care for? Fear not! Most orchids can be grown successfully in your home, providing beautiful blooms year after year with just a little attention to their growing environment.

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Backyard Birding

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As winter blankets our landscape, the change in weather can pose challenges for our feathered friends. With their natural food sources like insects, berries, and seeds scarce, supplementing their diet becomes crucial. Winter feeding provides essential nutrients, ensuring our backyard birds maintain energy and warmth during winter.

 

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Caring for Live Potted Christmas Trees

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Live potted Christmas trees are a popular, environmentally friendly alternative to a freshly cut tree. Enjoy the fresh scent of live evergreens inside your home or in your outdoor décor with the added benefit of being able to plant it in your garden after the holidays to watch it grow and enjoy for years to come.

 

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Preserving your Farm-Crafted Holiday Urns

Holiday urns add a touch of festive charm to your home’s exterior during the winter months. Sheridan Nurseries offers a beautiful selection of hand-crafted holiday urns designed to suit your decorative style. As the season cools and the weather changes, some naturally vibrant colours may fade as the materials transition to a dormant state. With a little attention, these magnificent arrangements can remain a welcoming touch on your porch or patio all winter long.

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Caring for Christmas Plants

Caring For Your Christmas Plants

Christmas plants are always a lovely hostess gift to give or receive and are a welcome addition to any home throughout the holiday season. While some holiday plants may seem to be destined for short shelf life,  many can last for years if maintained and cared for under the right conditions.

 

Follow this guide to properly care for your Christmas plants to leave them feeling merry beyond the Christmas season.