Description This beetle is just one of many species which get the name “Common Black Ground Beetle.” Many of the different species are very similar. This ground beetle can grow […]
Soldier Beetle
Description Approximately 1 cm (½”) in length, the adult soldier beetle has a narrow, black abdomen and bright red head or thorax. The soldier beetle larva is various shades of […]
Soldier Beetle
Description Approximately 1 cm (½”) in length, the adult soldier beetle has a narrow, black abdomen and bright red head or thorax. The soldier beetle larva is various shades of […]
Spiders
Description There are hundreds of species of spiders, most of them very small. They all have eight legs and a two-part body. Most are shy and totally harmless to humans. […]
Tachinid fly
Description Tachinid flies are similar in shape and size to houseflies (usually less than 1 cm (½”) in length), but they usually project a few stiff hairs backwards, over and […]
Garden Vegetables
This week’s post care of Karista’s Kitchen Fresh Seasonal Fish Topped With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon and Fresh Herbs It’s that time of year when I suddenly realize […]
Garden Maintenance Early-September
Hi Gardners, We are now into the coasting season. With no plantings left, we just keep the garden watered and weeded. Even most garden pests are on to their next […]
Garden Maintenance late-August
Hello gardeners, Back to school is in the air, and it feels like summer is drawing to a close. I even saw my first red maple leaves yesterday! Your garden, […]
Our First Youtube Video!
Check out our first YouTube video about organic vegetable gardening in the Montreal area.
Maintenance Mid-August
Hello, Tomato season is in full swing. You should be enjoying wonderful tomato-basil-bocconcini salads. I like to include some steamed Kale to the mix and drizzle with reduced balsamic and […]
Garden maintenance mid-July
Hi, We finally got some rain! With this unseasonably hot, dry weather it is imperative to water deeply, daily. The absolutely best thing to do is to put a sprinkler […]
Garden Maintenance Early July
Hello Gardeners! As we approach the dog days of summer, it is time to do a nice garden clean up and start your replanting if you haven’t already. This is […]