In The Garden — growing vegetables

Download | How to Grow Broccoli in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Want to grow fresh, flavourful broccoli in your Canadian garden? Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable that grows best when temperatures are mild, making spring and fall ideal growing seasons across much of Canada. With the right planting schedule, fertile soil, and consistent moisture, you can grow firm, healthy broccoli heads from seed in raised beds, traditional vegetable gardens, or large containers. When should you plant broccoli in Canada? For a spring harvest, start seeds indoors approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your planned outdoor transplanting date, then move...

Download | How to Grow Kale in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Kale is one of the most dependable leafy vegetables to grow from seed in Canada. This cold-hardy member of the cabbage family thrives during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall, tolerates frost, and can provide fresh, nutritious leaves long after many summer vegetables have finished producing. Whether you're growing your first vegetable garden or looking to extend your harvest into autumn, kale is an excellent choice. When should you plant kale in Canada? For an early spring harvest, start seeds indoors approximately 4 to 6 weeks before...

Many of our favorite summer vegetables are natural climbers. In a Canadian garden, where the growing season is fast and furious, teaching your plants to grow up instead of out is one of the best ways to ensure a heavy, healthy harvest. Vertical gardening isn't just about aesthetics; it’s a mechanical necessity for a high-performing garden. By providing sturdy structures, you prevent tangles, reduce overcrowding, and keep your precious heirloom crops away from ground-dwelling pests. 🌱 Read More | How to Care for a Vegetable Garden in Canada Why Vertical Support is a Game-Changer Supporting your climbing vegetables does more...

Planting your Caribou seeds is a thrilling start, but the real magic happens in the weeks that follow. In Canada, our plants have to work overtime to make the most of our short, intense growing season. Between late spring frosts and the high-heat humidity of July, your garden needs a steady hand to reach that final harvest. By focusing on these five pillars of care, you’ll support vigorous growth and a heavy yield, even in the most unpredictable Canadian summers. 1. Maximize Every Minute of Sunlight Up here, the sun is our most precious resource. Most of the "heavy hitters"...