In The Garden — indoor seed starting

Download | How to Grow Asparagus in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Asparagus is one of the most rewarding perennial vegetables to grow in a Canadian garden. Unlike annual vegetables that must be replanted each spring, a well-established asparagus bed can provide delicious, tender spears for 15–20 years or longer. Although asparagus requires patience during its first few growing seasons, the reward is an early spring harvest that arrives before many other garden vegetables are ready. Once established, asparagus is remarkably cold hardy and well suited to Canadian climates. Growing asparagus from seed is an economical way to establish...

Download | How to Grow Eggplant in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Eggplant is one of the most beautiful warm-season vegetables you can grow in a Canadian garden. From the glossy, deep purple fruits of Black Beauty to the lavender-and-white marbling of Rosa Bianca, homegrown eggplant offers wonderful flavour and versatility for grilling, roasting, baking, and preparing Mediterranean and Asian dishes. Although eggplant is naturally a heat-loving crop, it can be grown successfully throughout many parts of Canada. The key is to start seeds indoors early enough, wait for genuinely warm weather before transplanting, and provide consistent moisture, fertile...

Download | How to Grow Zucchini in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Zucchini is one of the most productive vegetables you can grow from seed in Canada. A few healthy plants can supply a generous harvest of tender summer squash from midsummer until autumn, provided they receive plenty of sunlight, warm soil, and consistent moisture. Unlike cool-season vegetables, zucchini thrives in summer heat and is highly sensitive to frost. Planting at the right time is essential, particularly in Canadian regions where spring soil temperatures remain cool well into May. This complete guide explains how to grow zucchini from seed...

Download | How to Grow Lettuce in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Lettuce is one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow from seed in Canada. It thrives in cool weather, takes up relatively little garden space, and offers several harvesting options, from tender baby salad leaves to crisp, full-sized heads. For Canadian gardeners, lettuce is particularly valuable because it does not require summer heat to grow successfully. In fact, lettuce usually performs best during the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn. With careful planting and succession sowing, you can enjoy fresh homegrown salad greens for much...