There are a few ways that you can extend the gardening season. The Montreal gardening season is so short so why not explore some of these methods. First off, you […]

Cucumbers require hot weather and lots of water! Once they take off cucumbers grow quickly. They are vining crops and require a trellis, stake or rope on which to grow. […]

New to urban agriculture? Looking to start growing some edibles on your balcony or in your yard? These are our favorite easy to grow vegetable for new urban gardeners. Kale […]

Mizuna is gaining in popularity in Montreal. Very easy to grow and produces an abundance greens. With a slightly spicy taste and very juicy texture, mizuna is a great crop […]

The kale was once such a mysterious green to us! I remember in the early days of the vegetable baskets, kale was being introduced in kitchen across Canada and we […]

Time to close your vegetable garden! Garden closing at Urban Seedling takes place at the end of October and early November. Till then you can use floating row cover to […]

Keep your garden well watered! The most common reason vegetable gardens in a sunny location under perform is lack of water. Make sure to water deeply – at least 20 […]

What is happening to my leafy greens? Bolting, i.e. going to seed, is a common phrase used in vegetable gardening. Easily recognizable by the alien heads that can shoot up […]

New to vegetable gardening? Your plants and seeds are planted but you’re nervous about caring for your new garden? Your presence in the garden is important. Taking a little bit […]

While prevention is always the best medicine, sometimes pest outbreaks can occur. The homemade insecticide spray given below is very effective, but all such products can disrupt the ecosystem you […]

It all starts in the soil! It is impossible to overstate how important a rich and fertile soil is to the health of your plants. The billions of micro-organisms in […]