How To Grow Rhubarb

rhubarb

We look at how to grow rhubarb, an easy to grow, cold hardy and drought tolerant perennial vegetable that produces for up to 20 years. It is one of the first spring foods that can be eaten from the garden and freezes well so you always have a supply on hand year-round. How To Grow…

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Your Canadian Gardening Zone

Know your Canadian gardening zone and what that means. 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!   Whether it’s a backyard garden, community garden plot or…

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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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Mulching, Weeding & Saving Seed

mulching in the vegetable garden

Mulching your garden is one of the most beneficial ways to conserve water and reduce weeds. 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!   We are…

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Harvesting the Garden

Having a plan when harvesting the garden makes easy work for a large job. 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!   Heading into fall there…

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