How to Protect Your Plants from Cucumber Beetles
Cucumber beetles are the nemesis of many gardeners. These flying beetles come in masses, take over cucumber plants, and without proper management, they will stop you from getting any harvests at all! What are Cucumber Beetles? There are two different types of cucumber beetles; the spotted cucumber beetle and the striped cucumber beetle. Here in […]
How to Grow Cucumbers From Seed to Harvest
Cucumbers are a great plant to grow from seed because they are quick to mature, produce a lot of fruit, and come in varieties that you can’t access from the grocery store, making them a fun plant to grow. A Quick Summary Cucumbers are a heat-loving, vining plant that can produce all through the summer. […]
How to Grow Bush Beans from Seed to Harvest
Bush beans are an easy plant that grows quickly, and are very prolific. The best thing about bush beans is they are the perfect filler plant. When you harvest plants mid-season (such as garlic), beans are the perfect plant to fill the space and produce a ton of food. A Quick Summary Bush beans (otherwise […]
Chaos Gardening: The Biggest Trend of 2024
Chaos gardening is the latest trend that has been hitting the gardening world over the past year. Although people have been gardening this way since before 2024, it has become a highly talked about garden method as of late. What is Chaos Gardening? Chaos gardening is essentially gardening without following the rules. Instead of reading […]
How to Protect Your Plants from Cabbage Worms
Cabbage moths are one of the most common insects you will see in your backyard. Even without a garden, these moths will likely be found in every backyard, fluttering around looking for their favourite plants (brassica, hence the name cabbage moth!) What are cabbage moths and cabbage worms? Cabbage moths are a small, white day-time […]
Leaf Miner – How to Identify & Manage this Garden Pest
Leaf miners are a super common pest found in the spring garden. They love the tender leafy greens and can cause a lot of damage if they are left unmanaged. But don’t worry, once you know more about them, they are a super easy garden pest to manage! What are Leaf Miners? Leaf miners are […]
How to Grow Kale from Seed to Harvest
Kale is a versatile veggie, that is packed with nutrients, and can be used in many ways around the kitchen. From stir-fries to smoothies, this leafy green vegetable is an amazing addition to any garden, whether you grow it in containers on your balcony, or in a raised bed at home. A Quick Summary Kale […]
How to Grow Nasturtium From Seed to Flower
Nasturtium is an amazing plant to include in your garden. It is a vigorous grower, easy to maintain, looks beautiful and is completely edible! In this article you will learning everything you need to successfully grow nasturtium, including ways to eat it. A Quick Summary Nasturtium is often grown as a trap crop, meant to […]
How to Grow Bountiful Basil Plants
Basil is an aromatic herb, grown as an annual. It is easy to grow from seed and is delicious in many dishes. When grown in the right conditions, and properly cared for, basil can grow over 30cm tall and wide. In this article, you will learning everything you need to grow basil successfully, so that […]
How to Grow Lettuce – From Seed to Salad
Lettuce is the best! It should be a staple in every garden. It is super easy to grow from seed, and because it loves cool weather, you can plant it continuously from April to October. That’s a lot of lettuce! And a lot of savings on your grocery bill! Once you learn how to grow […]
