To harvest peppers, hot or sweet, wait until they have turned colour and harvest by snipping the stem with a pair of garden shears or scissors. Did you know that […]
Thinning and weeding
Thinning and weeding abide by the same principal of respecting spacing to have healthy productive plants. Some vegetable seeds are very small and it can be hard to stick to […]
Gardening with the seasons
Spring Having a raised-bed garden means that your soil warms up quickly and you can start planting mid-April as soon as the soil is thawed. Add fresh soil and compost […]
Dealing with squirrels
All urban farmers have faced the invasion of the squirrel in their vegetable garden. Every year, this is with no doubt the most regular questions we receive and a real […]
Watering
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 […]
Bolting explained
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 […]
5 tips for vegetable garden maintenance
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 […]
Urban Agriculture in action
Tereska and I had the chance to tour the city in the last weeks visiting inspiring and innovative projets around the city of Montreal. We wanted to share a few […]
Preparing for the fall garden
Once you have harvested your beets, carrots and oignons, we encourage all of you to fill the empty squares in your garden with leafy-greens like lettuces and asian greens. This will […]
Transform your harvest!
Click here to buy your tickets In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of home-made vegetable ferments. You’ll leave with your very own jar of kraut and master recipes […]
Summer living
Hot peppers make a delicious fermented treat! Come learn how to make these pickled delights at our fermentation workshop. To harvest peppers, hot or sweet, wait until they have turned colour and […]
Root vegetables are ready
The persistent rain and cooler weather are behind us, so it is very important to be watering your garden daily. A good long soak in the early morning is best. If […]