With much of the country having experienced a drier winter than normal we will look at how we can garden during a drought. With knowledge and good planning, we can have garden success even during the driest periods. Planning for Garden Success When Gardening During a Drought Many factors go into the planning for a…
Category: Vegetables
How To Grow Corn
Corn is a rewarding crop to grow in your garden. With deep roots in history, it is one of the traditional plants grown in a Three Sisters Garden. How To Grow Corn In growing zones lower than zone 4 you should start corn indoors a few weeks before the last frost of the season. Corn…
How To Grow Carrots
Carrots are one of the easiest root vegetables to grow. They can be planted early in the season and can be harvested up until the first snowfall. What you need to know about planting carrot seeds Pick a location where you are going to grow carrots. They prefer full sun, though they can tolerate a…
How To Grow Leeks
Leeks are a cool weather crop and can be started early in the season. They are a cousin to the green onion but grow much larger and have a mellow flavour. How To Grow Leeks Starting Seeds Indoors Being a cool weather crop you can start them early indoors to get a head start on…
How To Grow Red Cabbage
Red cabbage is a cool weather crop that can be planted early in the season. Though it resembles purple more than red look for seeds labeled as red cabbage. Ph Plays a Role The colour of the plant can in part be determined by the ph level in the soil. In soil that is more…