The most important thing to remember at this time of year is to make space for each plant in your garden. Any leafy greens or brassicas that have gone to seed […]
Tomato tangles, herbs and leafy greens
Lots of herbs are ready for harvest. Cut back flowers to keep them on producing. Eat your herbs fresh or pick them on dry day (if we ever get one!) for […]
The salad days
If you haven’t planted your garden yet, we have an end of season seedling sale 2$ per plant at our Garden Centre. We will be closed for St. Jean, but open […]
Harvesting your garden
To beat the cool, overcast spring we’ve left 3 out of 4 leafy-greens per square foot, and replaced the 4th with a pepper or an eggplant. You will have to clear out […]
The transition from Spring to Summer
Since this spring has been particularly cold and overcast, germination and growth of seed-planted crops like peas, carrots, beets and radish has been slow. We have some strategies to leave […]
The Spring Garden
The spring garden are starting to grow! You can remove your row cover now that the days are warmer. Keep it close by though – you should put it back […]
It’s time for our big launch!
The big day has arrived. Come visit our brand new garden centre completely dedicated to organic vegetable gardening in our new location right on the waterfront. Come on down to […]
Cold, wet weather in your garden
We have had an unseasonably cold and very wet spring so far! While our gardens need water, they also need sun! The cold wet weather means that your seeds will […]
Later start to the season.
Earth day is this Saturday. Come and celebrate with us at the Verdun Greenhouses! There will be a family market, bike repair station, kids activities, and a tree give away […]
Beneficial insects for your garden
First, let me get some important info to you: We are having some technical difficulties with our phone line (argh!) While we get it worked out please use 514-243-1411 to […]
How to get started on your vegetable garden
Come to the Seedy Saturday in the West Island. Shop for local heirloom seeds, attend free workshops and purchase materials to get your gardening season started. Planning ahead is one […]
Horticulture Maintenance
Does your property need a little more care than the lawn cutters are providing? Our elite team of horticulturalists will give your yard the professional attention and care it needs. […]
