June can feel surprisingly stressful for gardeners in Zone 5. Maybe spring stayed cold longer than expected. Maybe your seedlings struggled. Or maybe life simply got busy and suddenly it’s June and you’re wondering if you completely missed your chance to plant a garden this year. The good news? You absolutely have not missed the […]
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It’s that time of year again, spring has arrived and that means direct sowing seeds straight into your prepped garden beds! Garden beds not done yet? Here’s some quick tips on prepping your garden beds. If you are ready to direct sow seeds in your outdoor garden though, here is everything you need to know.
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It’s the most wonderful month of the year! May is the epitome of spring and the official start of summer where I’m from. Vegetable planting in May or even just gardening in May is a tradition that everyone takes part in during or after the ‘long weekend’. In Canada we have a long-weekend dedicated to
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Last fall I was postpartum with a fresh little baby and hardly had time to feed myself, let alone prepare my beds for fall and spring the following season. Now that we’re in early spring and the ground is mostly thawed, plants are slowly starting to regrow – it’s time to clean up and prep
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As an organic gardener, I try to grow as much as possible from seed. Not only is it more cost-effective, but it also gives me full control over the varieties I plant, ensuring no GMO crops sneak into my garden. Plus, saving seeds year after year is a rewarding practice that keeps my garden self-sustaining.
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