If you’re gardening in Zone 5b, March is when the season quietly begins. The ground is just starting to thaw, and as soon as it’s workable, you can start planting some of the toughest, cold-hardy crops right into your garden beds. Right now, you can direct sow vegetables like radishes, lettuce, carrots, peas, and even […]
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Dollar value per square foot is the main thing I’m focusing on as we head into the 2026 growing season. Food prices continue to rise every year, and with limited garden space, I want to make sure every square foot of our garden is working as hard as possible. We’ve been gardening for several years
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August is one of the best times of year for most gardeners. It’s when the majority of your garden is maturing and harvest season is well on it’s way. It is also a time when you need to be finding time and space to plant your fall garden. This post contains affiliate links. If you
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Greenhouse gardening is one of the most effective ways to extend your growing season, protect plants from unpredictable weather, and grow healthier crops, especially in cooler climates like ours here in Canada. But owning a greenhouse doesn’t automatically guarantee success. Without the right setup, heating strategy, and plant choices, a greenhouse can quickly become an
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There is no single “right” way to start seeds for a garden. Gardeners have been using everything from egg cartons to plastic cell trays to yogurt cups, and some even skip the seed starting process altogether by direct sowing right into the garden. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy
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