In The Garden — early spring gardening

By May, gardens across Canada are finally waking up in earnest. As soil temperatures rise and the risk of frost begins to retreat, we move away from the hardy greens of April and into the heavy hitters of the summer harvest. While April is about resilience, May is about growth. This is the month we transition to crops that crave the sun and require "toasty" soil to thrive. 🌱 Read More | When to Direct Sow Seeds in Canada: The Ultimate Timing Guide Why May is the Sweet Spot for Heat-Lovers Many of our favorite summer vegetables are sensitive; planting...

April is an exciting month for gardeners across Canada. As the soil begins to thaw and temperatures slowly rise, many cool-season vegetables can be planted directly into the garden. While warm-weather crops must wait until later in the season, several hardy vegetables actually prefer the cool temperatures of early spring. Planting these crops in April allows gardeners to enjoy early harvests before the heat of summer arrives. Pro Tip: Many of these vegetables, specifically Kale and Spinach, produce higher sugar content as a natural "antifreeze" during April's chilly nights, making your early spring harvest taste significantly sweeter than store-bought options....

One of the greatest secrets of the Canadian spring is that the "Last Frost Date" isn't the starting line for everyone. While heat-loving tomatoes have to wait, a resilient group of plants—Cold Hardy Vegetables—actually prefer the crisp air and cool soil of an early spring.For Canadian gardeners, these crops are the key to extending the season. By choosing frost-tolerant varieties, you can often begin sowing seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the traditional start of summer, turning a short growing season into a productive one. 🌱 Read More | When to Direct Sow Seeds in Canada What Defines a "Cold...