Choosing Seeds

We discuss choosing seeds and the role it plays in planning your garden. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on gardening in Canada that will get you started on the right foot and help you every step of the way to having the garden you dream of! Seeds. We see them everywhere this…

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Fertilizer and Compost

We discuss the benefits of Fertilizer and Compost for a bountiful and healthy harvest. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on gardening in Canada. Fertilizer and Compost Do I Need to Fertilize? A question most people have once their gardens get growing is do I need to fertilize?  Yes, during the growing season…

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How to Grow Melons in Canada

With a bit of planning and an early start we talk about how to grow melons in your garden. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on Gardening in Canada that covers every aspect of growing your own food at home. I help you every step of the way so that you can have…

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How to Grow Tomatoes

It is incredibly rewarding to grow tomatoes at home. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on Gardening in Canada that covers every aspect of growing your own food at home. I help you every step of the way so that you can have the garden you dream of. One of the most rewarding…

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Cool Weather Crops

cool weather crops

Cool weather crops are  the first parts of the garden we start and are the last sections we harvest. With multiple plantings we can take advantage of all seasons, creating a 4-season garden.   Many crops can tolerate colder weather and soil, and can be planted as early spring vegetables or started late in the…

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