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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Canadian Seed Catalogue Guide

We share this Canadian Seed Catalogue Guide to help you get started on the next seasons garden. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on gardening in Canada that will get you started and will help you every step of the way to having the garden you dream of.   There is nothing better…

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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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