In The Garden — vegetable garden

Direct sowing is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to grow a garden. Instead of nurturing seedlings under lights for months, you plant the seeds directly into the earth where they will grow to maturity.For Canadian gardeners, however, soil temperature is the boss. Our lingering winters and sudden spring frosts mean that "when" you plant is just as important as "what" you plant. This guide explains which crops thrive with direct sowing and how to time your planting for success in our unique climate. What is Direct Sowing? Direct sowing simply means planting seeds directly into your outdoor...

Garden Gift Boxes & A Holiday Party This has been a long, difficult year; we're all in need of some rest and relaxation.  As we head into a long winter, we hope our gift boxes will bring joy, peace and calm to  gardeners who anxiously awaiting spring. Our holiday gift boxes include luxurious spa products to soothe the body, mind and soul.  Each box includes themed seed kits, to keep busy in the spring, to hope for a better tomorrow. • Sprout Gift Box[1 soap + 1 mini herb kit + 1 mini herbal tea kit]Recommended for the chef, the...

Yes, you read that right.  You still have time to get some seeds into the ground for a fall harvest.  Here's a list of cold loving veggies that you can sow in the month of July  - October 1st.