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Broccoli is another cool weather crop that you can grow at home. It is a Cole crop and part of the Brassica family along with Brussels Sprouts, kale and cabbage. Starting Seeds Early In the Season Broccoli can take a long time to grow, some take 85 – 100 days to harvest, so it is…
We take a look at how to grow parsnips in your garden. This is one addition everyone should consider growing. With great long term storage possibilities, parsnips will become one of your favorite root vegetables to grow and cook with. How To Grow Parsnips Parsnips are a cool weather vegetable. They are one of the…
English Cucumbers are a warm weather crop that is easy to grow. They are a member of the cucurbitacea family which also includes melons, pumpkins and squash. English cucumbers were bred to have a thinner smooth skin with less seeds, which make it perfect for eating fresh. Starting Seeds Indoors To get an early start…
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! You have decided that this year you will grow your own food and you are considering starting some of…
A Blank Slate is about my journey through grief with gardening. Working Through Grief My first garden was larger then most. It was an extreme reaction to a nightmare situation. Deep in the dark lonely hole of grief, I was desperate to find something good in the world. Something to busy my mind. My hands.…