In The Garden — succession planting

Download | How to Grow Swiss Chard in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Swiss chard is one of the easiest and most productive leafy vegetables to grow in Canada. With its colourful stems, tender green leaves, and ability to tolerate both cool spring weather and summer heat, it is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Unlike spinach, which often bolts as temperatures rise, Swiss chard can continue producing fresh leaves throughout summer and into autumn. Its cut-and-come-again growing habit means that a small planting can provide repeated harvests for months. Whether you're growing Swiss chard in...

Download | How to Grow Radishes in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Radishes are among the easiest and fastest-growing vegetables Canadian gardeners can grow from seed. With their crisp texture, refreshing peppery flavour, and colourful roots, they are a wonderful addition to spring and fall vegetable gardens. Many traditional spring varieties mature in just 25–35 days, making radishes especially rewarding for beginners and gardeners who enjoy quick harvests. These cool-season root vegetables thrive during the mild temperatures of spring and autumn. They grow well in traditional garden beds, raised beds, and containers, and their short growing period makes them...

Download | How to Grow Beans in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Beans are among the easiest and most productive warm-season vegetables to grow from seed in Canada. Once the soil warms in late spring, bean seeds germinate quickly and grow into productive plants that can supply fresh harvests throughout summer. Whether you are planting a backyard vegetable bed, filling patio containers, or training climbing vines along a trellis, beans offer excellent yields without complicated growing equipment. One of the first decisions is choosing between compact bush beans and climbing pole beans. This complete guide explains how to grow...

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...

One of the biggest challenges Canadian gardeners face is the length of the growing season. Depending on where you live, frost can arrive early in the fall and linger well into spring, limiting the amount of time many plants have to thrive. The good news? You don’t have to pack away your gardening gloves just because the weather starts to cool. With a little planning and a few simple techniques, you can continue harvesting fresh vegetables and flowers for weeks—or even months—beyond the traditional window. Whether you're looking to enjoy homegrown salads well into autumn or giving your tomatoes extra...