We are continually trying to improve are gardening abilities and as we grow we want to share our knowledge with you. These growing guides will walk you through, starting seeds all the way to when to harvest. We are also working on guides for saving seeds, so make sure to check that out as well.
As the nights lengthen and light frosts are upon us, prepping your strawberry bed in late autumn can mean the difference between a slim harvest and one that bursts into berries next June. On our little homestead in Ontario (Zone 5-6), I’ve walked the path of cracked crowns, hungry deer, and over-winter losses – and […]
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Pumpkins are one of our favourite things to grow, but harvesting them is only the first step if you want them to last through the fall. Learning how to cure pumpkins after harvesting helps harden the rind and prepare them for storage, whether you’re saving them for Halloween or planning to use them in the
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Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops to grow, but they’re also one of the most vulnerable to disease. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. If you’re seeing spreading spots, rotting fruit, or damage that doesn’t improve with simple fixes, you’re
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My friend asked me, “which fruit it better to grow, raspberries or strawberries?”. They are just starting their gardening journey, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to write a quick article explaining what I said. Which is better? Well, that depends on your needs and wants really! We grow both types of
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Think the gardening season is winding down? Think again. August is one of the best months to start a fall garden in Zone 5. As garlic, peas, onions, and early potatoes come out of the garden, new space opens up for cool-season vegetables that actually prefer the cooler temperatures of late summer and early fall.
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