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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 supporting our initiative. The genesis of this newsletter stemmed from our desire to share the insights and knowledge we’ve […]

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 importance of planning but haven’t yet shared our specific plans for the upcoming season in our kitchen garden and overall yard. During this quieter period, we dedicate

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 your life. We firmly believe in the power of essential tools that every gardener should have in their toolkit — those gems we wish we’d

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! Let’s guide you toward the perfect seeds for your garden. Gone are the days of snagging whatever’s on the shelf

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 things didn’t go as planned. We don’t view setbacks as failures but rather as valuable lessons. They teach us what strategies to reconsider, how

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,