Posts that offer practical advice, seasonal guidance, and how-tos on growing vegetables and plants
When the Fruit Flies Came: A Season of Zucchini, Squash, and Cucumber Troubles I had big hopes for my garden, growing larger quantities of zucchini, squash, and cucumbers, with the goal of preserving part of the harvest. Blooming Patty Pan Squash growing on Stake Planting Squash: Seed Trays or Direct Sowing I started everything from […]
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Common Problems Growing Tomatoes Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow at home, which makes it easy to assume they must also be easy to grow. I thought the same during my first season, until my plants started struggling and I couldn’t figure out what I was doing wrong. Tomatoes are not
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How to Grow Broccoli Microgreens at Home Broccoli microgreens are one of the easiest and quickest microgreens you can grow indoors. They’re packed with nutrients, have a mild taste, and grow well even without a garden. Whether you want a fresh garnish or a healthy boost for your meals, growing your own is simple.
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Why My Beets Didn’t Germinate (Common Causes & Fixes) When I first tried growing beets, I expected to see little seedlings within a week. But nearly two weeks passed — and still nothing. The bed looked just as empty as the day I sowed it. If you’ve struggled with beet germination too, here’s what I
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Growing Broccoli: Seed to Harvest Broccoli is one of my favourite crops to grow — not only because I love eating it fresh from the garden, but because it’s also perfect for freezing (just blanch it first!). It’s a versatile, cool-season vegetable that’s surprisingly easy to grow, even for beginners. I grow broccoli from autumn
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Filling Raised Beds: Affordable & Sustainable Soil Tips Raised beds are a great way to grow vegetables—but let’s be honest, they’re not cheap. Not only does building them cost money but filling them with soil can add up even faster. When I built my first raised bed, I didn’t want to spend a fortune. We
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Beginner Gardening Mistakes I Made And Learned From When I started growing my own vegetables I often felt unsure. Wondering if I am doing it right and if things are ‘normal’. Gardening is full of trial and error, and that’s part of the charm. In this post, I’m sharing a few beginners mistakes I’ve made,
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Growing Beets: Easy, Tasty, and Beginner-Friendly Beets quickly became some of my garden favorites. They’re simple to grow and beginner friendly. Plus, they’re delicious, store well, and add great colour and nutrients to your plate. In addition to the classic red beets found in stores, there are golden and multicoloured varieties like the Chioggia with
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Starting a Vegetable Garden for Beginners: Easy Tips to Grow Your Own Food Not sure where to begin or overwhelmed by all the advice out there? I have been there too. Starting a vegetable garden as a beginner might feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Looking back on my own
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The Three Sisters is a traditional companion planting method used by Indigenous peoples of America, where corn, beans, and squash are grown together. Each plant plays a role in supporting the others—corn provides a natural trellis for the beans, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and squash acts as a living mulch, shading the ground
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