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By late September, many things in the garden are finishing up and other may be still producing their fall crop. It’s the season to reap the benefits of all your hard work put into the garden. There are many ways to preserve your harvest, including your fresh herbs. Preserving herbs gives you the benefit of …
With the passing of Labour Day, another summer has just unofficially passed us by. How did that happen? Time is seriously such a mystery to me. Regardless, it’s back to routines and schedules for most, but still time to be working in the garden too. Early September is typically a time of harvesting with lots …
I love fresh herbs. There’s nothing like the flavour it infuses in your cooking and meals. Being able to cut and use herbs from your own garden, just takes it to the next level. This was the first year I planted a herb garden and I have loved going out to pick and harvesting herbs …
By August your garden should be producing and providing you with a delicious harvest. It is so fun and rewarding to watch something you grow from seed, or transplant, flourish and provide you with food to eat or preserve. Cucumbers, beans, peas, lettuce, kale, are coming out of the garden daily this time of year. …
After growing tomato plants from seed, or picking up transplants, getting them in the garden, watching them grow and flourish, can all feel really exciting and hopeful. Once they start growing they may start getting a bit out of control and you might start wondering if it’s time to be think about pruning. There are …
It’s mid-summer and we’ve had some beautiful days. Many with the sun beating down on us and our gardens. It may look like your garden, hanging baskets and pots need some attention. Do you know how to properly water your garden? There are some tips and tricks when it comes to watering your garden to …
Finally, the warmth of the sun and a soft summer rain and our gardens are finally starting to flourish and grow after all our hard work. Lettuce is getting ready to harvest, broccoli and squash are coming along, our cucumber plants are looking good…it’s all so exciting! Guess who else is excited about all your …
Planting in pots gives you so many options when it comes to flowers, herbs and even some vegetables. If you don’t have a garden space, a deck, a patio or even a spot that gets 6 hours of sun and you have the ability to grow things and be quite successful. There are lots of …
When you cook as much as I do, having fresh herbs to use is so nice and elevates even a simple meal into something delicious. Oregano, basil, chives are common herbs that are easy to grow and adds immense flavour to your recipes. All of this is why I am so excited to finally have …
Well its mid-May and things are happening in the garden! After getting our soil ready, making a garden plan, and planting some cool weather crops, it’s time to think about the next step in raised beds and your garden plot, some companion planting. Companion Planting is described as the idea that certain plants benefit from …