Hello, This week we will take stock of your early-summer garden. Flowers are starting to form on your tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumber and zucchini are starting to flower. If you […]
Vegetable Gardening Newsletter #9
Hello, As the summer progresses, and the bugs get more established in your garden we are starting to see some more persistent pest problems. This week I’ll give you some […]
How to Train and Sucker Tomatoes
Hello, The tomato training video: Also, I encourage you to harvest your broccoli soon. As the weather heats up, the large central head will burst into tons of yellow flowers. […]
Hands on Gardening – Cucumber Beetle
Please take a look at this video as well. Especially if you haven’t been covering your cucumbers and squash plants!
Vegetable gardening newsletter #7
Hello, Your peas climb the trellis using little tendrils. It is important to make sure your snow peas are not choking your tomato plants. Simply snip or unwind the tendrils […]
Vegetable Gardening Newsletter #6
Hello, We are in a transitional period in the gardens. We have left as much as possible in your garden for you to enjoy while the tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, beans […]
May 8th Newsletter
What about this hot dry weather? While it is absolutely fabulous for frolicking in the sunshine, it is the most persistent drought at this time of year in more that […]
May 1st Newsletter
Looks like the weather has finally warmed up! With a low of around 11 degrees all next week, you can safely take your row cover off now. Let it dry, […]
Spring at Last!
This is the week! Spring plantings and installations start this week, and what better a way to kick it off, than a reFRESHer on the benefits of fresh picked fruits […]
Green Lacewing
Description Adult green lacewings are small, soft-bodied insects that are light green in colour. As an adult insect, this beneficial predator has antennae, big eyes, six legs, and lace-like wings. […]
Happy Spring + Workshop!
It’s officially spring! And it’s finally starting to act like it. If you’re like us you’re itching to get outside and into the garden. Are you as nostalgic as we […]
Building a Raised Bed
Here we will go through the steps to building a raised bed for your vegetables. With a little care and a personal touch, you can end up with a lovely garden tailor-made for you and by you.
