Growing your own ingredient gardens is a rewarding and practical way to ensure you have fresh, produce at your fingertips. Whether you dream of homemade pizza, vibrant salads, or unique cocktails, there’s an ingredient garden for every culinary adventure. This guide will explore growing themed gardens, from pizza and pasta gardens to dessert gardens.
Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique involving strategically planting different crops to improve growth, deter pests, and attract beneficial insects. Understanding which plants thrive together can create a more productive and harmonious garden. Here are some powerful combinations to enhance your gardening success:
In the world of home gardening, the charm and rising popularity of microgreens are hard to ignore. But what exactly are these vibrant and flavourful greens that have captured the attention of many home gardeners and chefs?
Winter’s arrival might bring frost and snow, however, it does not mean that you have to stop growing your favorite garden to table accents; herbs. With a little care and the right know-how, you can cultivate a thriving indoor herb garden that defies the Canadian cold. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the best herbs for indoor cultivation, the tools and products you’ll need, and some expert advice to keep your herbs flourishing during the winter months.
As cooler days arrive, there’s no better time to harvest and preserve your edible garden. From vibrant tomatoes to flavorful herbs and all produce in-between, preserving and using your harvest year around is one of the best rewards for seasons of work.
Find step by step guides below for harvesting and preserving your harvest:
As the warmth of summer gradually gives way to the crisp air of autumn, the gardening season can continue with a twist – fall vegetable gardening. The changing temperatures and shifting sunlight offer a unique opportunity to cultivate a bounty of flavorful and nutrient-rich vegetables. The fall garden has something for every palate, from vibrant leafy greens to hearty root vegetables and even the trusty cabbage.
Making pickles is as easy as growing, or buying, pickling cucumbers, making a brine, adding herbs, and letting them sit before enjoying.
Are you thinking about starting a new fall project? Learn how to make pickles at home!
Growing your favourite herbs, at home, is easier than you think! Growing herbs is for all levels of gardeners and home-cooking enthusiasts. Nothing compares to the taste of adding fresh herbs to your dishes.
Herbs are extremely versatile. They make an excellent addition to oils, fresh salads, veggies, meat, fish and even beverages.
As soon as the temperatures are around 12°C and the soil is workable, you can plant veggies directly into the ground. Always follow the packing instructions for spacing requirements and timing on planting.
If you really to be ahead of the game, check out some seeds to start indoors in March.
We suggest planting in straight rows it’s a good trick if you see anything growing outside the rows it is likely a weed.
Remember veggies needs a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily. Water often!
If you are ready to dig into growing your vegetables from seed, you have come to the right place!
Growing from seed gives you a lot of freedom to what varieties you grow. From heirloom to organic, there are many types of veggies that are available in seed form. It’s most cost-friendly than purchasing transplants in late-spring.
Various seeds have specific requirement; always read the packing for exact details and dates to start, planting depth, and how long until they need until being transplanted outside.
If you have new to growing from seed, check out our blog post to get started.