In The Garden — vegetable gardening

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...

Carrots are one of the most rewarding cool-season vegetables to grow from seed in Canada. They take up relatively little garden space, tolerate cool spring weather, and can provide harvests from early summer through late autumn. Download | How to Grow Carrots in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) The secret to growing great carrots begins below the surface. Loose, well-drained soil allows roots to develop properly, while consistent moisture is particularly important during germination. Seedlings also need enough room to grow, making thinning an essential part of producing healthy, well-shaped carrots. Unlike tomatoes and peppers, carrots do not need...

Download | How to Grow Peppers in Canada: Complete Guide (PDF) From sweet bell peppers to fiery Ghost peppers, peppers are one of the most exciting crops to grow from seed. They thrive in summer heat, grow well in gardens and containers, and offer an enormous range of colours, flavours, shapes, and heat levels. For Canadian gardeners, the biggest challenge is time. Peppers are warm-season plants, and many varieties—especially hot peppers—can take a while to germinate, grow, flower, and produce mature fruit. Canada's shorter growing season means getting an early start indoors is particularly important. Fortunately, with an early start,...

Many gardeners think the growing season ends as soon as summer fades, but some of the most rewarding harvests happen in the crisp, cool days of autumn. In fact, many vegetables not only tolerate cooler temperatures—they actually thrive in them. Shorter days, cool air, and light frosts can dramatically improve the flavor and texture of many crops, making autumn one of the most fulfilling times to work in the garden. Whether you are planting a dedicated second-crop garden or simply looking to extend your harvest, these cold-hardy varieties will keep your garden productive well into the cooler months. What Are...