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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How To Grow Peas

baby peas growing in the garden

We are discussing How to Grow Peas, another cool weather crop that we can plant in early spring. It is an easy to grow crop that with some planning you can have a second late season harvest. Types Of Peas to Grow Peas have various growth patterns. They can be trailing and bush varieties. Vining…

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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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Crop Rotation for Your Vegetable Garden

Crop Rotation for Your Vegetable Garden is a beneficial practice that builds healthy disease resistant soil. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on gardening in Canada.   Even though it is winter it is not too early to start planning next seasons garden. It is always good to have a plan heading into…

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Pruning and Espaliering Fruit Trees

Pruning and Espaliering Fruit Trees

Pruning and Espaliering fruit trees is easy to do with a bit of knowledge and the proper tools. Growing your own food is one of the most empowering things a person can do. To step out into your yard and harvest fresh vegetables for many months of the year is very rewarding. I know it…

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