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 […]
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.
Attack
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 […]
Pest and Disease Control
The best defense against pests is having a strong, stress-free plant, which begins with healthy fertile soil, and sufficient water and sunshine. Having a healthy ecosystem will allow your plant […]
Soil Fertility
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 […]
Seed Spacing
To help with spacing in a city garden, put a square foot grid over your garden bed. Below are templates for how closely you can plant the seeds or seedlings […]
Transplanting
Here are some tips for when your homegrown or store-bought seedlings are ready to be planted in the garden: To reduce plant stress and make them easier to handle, water […]
Direct Sowing
For vegetables you do not want to start indoors, you can plant them directly into the garden. As a rule of thumb, plant seeds three times deeper than the seed […]
Seed Starting
As mentioned in the Garden Plan section, Montreal has a short growing season, so you may want to start your seeds indoors. This also ensures good germination and can help […]