29 January 2024

Over-Wintering Herbs! Yes, some herbs can survive! Visitors often admire our thriving herb garden during winter gatherings or remark on how ahead our herbs are in spring compared to others. The secret lies in certain herbs’ resilience to harsh winters. While some herbs persist throughout winter, others go dormant, reemerging in spring as perennials. In […]

Planting Garlic… Is It Too Late?! Planting Garlic at the right time.. Right or Wrong? While many folks usually plant their garlic in early to mid-October, we’ve just planted ours. Life can get hectic, and sometimes you find yourself putting things off until you realize time is slipping away! All jokes aside, you can actually

Old Man Winter Is Here… Is your garden ready for winter? We just got back from a much-needed vacation, and boy, did the temperature change while we were away! When we left, it was a pleasant 20°C, but when we returned, it was a crisp 5°C. That sudden drop in temperature got us thinking about

Vertical Growing with Hydroponics Doesn’t Everything Grow Vertically? Building upon our discussion from last week, we’ve encountered a common challenge in our yard: limited space for expansion. In addressing this issue, creativity becomes an essential tool. Typically, when people think about gardening, they envision plants growing vertically, and this holds true for many crops. However,

Grow More Than You Thought! Why Space and why Time? This topic sprouted from a conversation we had during our kitchen garden cleanup. As we reminisced about our first year of gardening, it became evident how haphazard our approach had been. We planted without much thought, filling every available space with whatever struck our fancy,

Are You Prepared For Fall? Fall is upon us! As summer fades into the background and we turn the corner into fall, you might be tempted to think your gardening tasks can take a little break. However, in the world of gardening, there’s always something to be done, no matter the season. With the recent

Our Pepper Dilemma Yes, we have challenges with our pepper plants!  Frustration is setting in, and we want you to know you’re not alone in this gardening challenge. In recent seasons, we’ve taken the initiative to start our hot pepper plants (jalapeno, habanero, red chilis, etc.) indoors, anticipating a smooth transition to the garden. Initially, everything

Gardening and The Blue Zone What is a Blue Zone you say?  Last night, we stumbled upon a documentary on Blue Zones that truly piqued our interest. While we’d heard about the term Blue Zone in passing, this was our first deep dive into the concept. In essence, Blue Zones are regions across the globe

Preserving Your Summer Harvest! Is all that harvest for nothing?  Now that we’ve reaped the bountiful harvest of spring and summer, what can we do with the surplus we know we won’t consume in time? If you’re anything like us, your garden may be overflowing with tomatoes, basil, and a plethora of other herbs that