In The Garden — summer gardening

Download | How to Grow Corn in Canada | Complete Growing Guide Few vegetables capture the flavour of summer quite like freshly harvested sweet corn. With its tall green stalks, golden ears, and tender, sweet kernels, corn is a rewarding addition to Canadian vegetable gardens. There is something particularly satisfying about harvesting an ear of corn from your own garden and enjoying it while it is still wonderfully fresh. When should you plant sweet corn in Canada? Most Canadian gardeners should direct sow corn after the danger of spring frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least...

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...

Water is the lifeblood of your harvest. While sunlight and soil set the stage, consistent watering is what allows your plants to develop the deep root systems needed to produce a heavy yield. In Canada, our summers can swing from humid and rainy to bone-dry in a matter of days. Understanding exactly how much water your vegetables need—and when they need it—is the secret to preventing heat stress and maximizing your Caribou Seed Company harvest. The Golden Rule: 2–3 cm Per Week As a general guideline, most vegetable gardens require about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water per week. This...