I’m not the type of person who is very good at keeping lists and records in general, but I’m especially bad at it when it comes to my garden. I have found a way around my horrible record-keeping and just save my seed orders from year to year. This way I have a record of … Read more

Throughout my years of avid gardening, I have come to learn that the trick to a bountiful garden is nutrient rich soil. Soil health is a complex and intricate science that a person could spend years studying. We have many ways that we help maintain fertile soil in our gardens. Keep reading to learn some … Read more

Squash is one of those vegetables that is very easy to grow and one of my favorites! For the most part, growing squash can be very hands-off if done the proper way. Follow my guide, and you will learn how to sit back and watch your squash seeds grow into squash plants that flourish. Types … Read more

Tomatoes are a garden vegetable that is very sensitive to the cold. Therefore, growing tomatoes in cooler climates can be a little more tricky than growing them in warmer climates. With 20 years of gardening experience in British Columbia in USDA Garden Zone 3, I have learned some tricks to grow tomatoes in cooler temperatures. … Read

I don’t know about you, but garlic is one of the vegetables that we use ALL of the time! Garlic has become a staple in my garden and I hope this article will make it a staple in yours as well. I am going to be sharing with you the best garlic growing tips from … Read more

Gardening is such a fun and satisfying hobby! There’s nothing like the feeling of nurturing a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful plant. One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is carrots. It wasn’t always this way, growing carrots used to feel rather tedious, but I’ve learned some things that … Read more

There is nothing as wonderful in the world as plucking a tomato from a vine and eating it. I wait all spring for that moment. We live in zone 3b in the interior of BC, Canada, and growing fresh tomatoes here can be tricky but possible with a few adaptations. Over my gardening career, I … Read more

Did you know you can make pots to plant up your seedlings at little to no cost? Yes, you read that right! All you need is some old newspaper and a cylindrical glass jar. You may be wondering how to make newspaper plant pots and why on earth anyone would make them instead of buying … Read more

You have worked hard to start your plants from seed; they all look fantastic, lush, green, and ready for the garden. It’s past your last frost date, and you’re ready to move them outside. Does the next step of hardening them off seem a little intimidating? Throughout this article we will be diving into the … Read more