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It’s (almost) Christmas! Our Wish To You First we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas! In our final newsletter of the year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for continuously...

Our Plans for Next Year! Our Visions As dedicated planners, our penchant for organization extends beyond daily life—it’s an integral part of our gardening philosophy. We’ve emphasized the...

Christmas Is Coming! Everyone’s favourite time of year Welcome to a unique edition of our newsletter! This week, we’re diving into the exciting realm of gift-giving for the gardeners in...

Seeds & Seed Catalogs Do you order seeds? Are you the type who’s tired of settling for limited seed choices at big box stores? Step into a world of variety and precision in seed selection!...

Successes & Failures! It’s been a year… At the close of each year, we take a moment to reflect on our gardening season, celebrating the successes and acknowledging the moments where...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Water Butt’s & Harvesting Rainwater Do you know the importance of Water Butt’s?  We trust the title of this newsletter didn’t throw you off too much! During our recent visit to...

Do Your Tomatoes Need Support? The reasons why we use a trellis system…  Ever had sprawling, ground-hugging tomato plants? If you’ve been there, you’ll understand the...

Berries Galore! Why not add berries to your yard?  Berries are among the highlights of our garden. When we moved in, the yard had a haphazard corner with raspberry and blackberry plants. The...

We have a plan for small pests, Now its the large ones… How we protect our valuable veggies!  In our previous chat, we explored those tiny garden pests that are tricky to spot but can wreak...

Small Pests Strike Back! Pests, pests and more pests… Small Pests Strike Back! By this point, it is likely that all of us have established a functional kitchen garden. Despite our efforts...

Why aren’t my tomatoes turning red?! The Situation with the Green Tomatoes As temperatures rise and your tomato plants grow bigger, producing an abundance of fruit, you might eagerly anticipate...

All About Garlic Scapes! Let’s talk about different types of Garlic and Garlic Scapes! We know you are here for the garlic scapes! But did you know there are two main types of garlic, hardneck...

Beneficial Flowers – More than just a pretty face! Different Ways They Can Help. We look at Beneficial Flowers! Most people will grow and plant flowers for the look and the colour that they...

Watering & Maintenance The Importance! Lets Talk Watering & Maintenance. In light of the recent dry spell experienced here in Southern Ontario, we believe it’s crucial to address the...

Late Spring/Early Summer Planting! Past the hustle of spring planting, now what? Lets Look into Late Spring/Early Summer Planting! Spring planting may bring a rush of excitement, but the gardening...

Hardening Off Seedlings The perfect environment isn’t so perfect… Lets start Hardening Off Seedlings! Starting seeds indoors provides a controlled and cozy environment for your young...

Our Garden Plan Failing to plan, is planning to fail! This is Our Garden Plan. Planning is crucial when it comes to growing vegetables and maintaining a garden. Without a solid plan in place, we would...

Do you think you’re behind? It’s Not too Late! Don’t worry if you think it’s too late to start your garden. We’re here to tell you that there are still plenty of options...

Vegetables We Started Learning from our mistakes… Vegetables we started. Have you ever found yourself unsure of what to grow in your garden? We certainly have! In the early years of our...

Our Setups Through the Years Years 1 & 2 of Starting Seeds Indoors Since buying our house, we’ve been experimenting with various ways of efficiently starting seeds indoors. During our first...