How To Grow Beets

beetroot

Beets are one of the most versatile vegetables you can grow in the garden. Every part of the plant is edible, from the tender leaves and stems to the colourful roots. They come in various colours and shapes from deep red to golden yellow and striped globes and cylindrical varieties are available.   Where Do…

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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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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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Putting the Garden Away for Winter.

putting the garden away for winter

Putting Your Garden Away for Winter is a great way to wrap up the season. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on gardening in Canada.   It is now time to complete the harvest for this year and put the garden to bed for the winter. Harvesting and Storage All root vegetables need…

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