In The Garden

Download | How to Grow Celery | Complete Growing Guide Celery is one of the more demanding vegetables to grow in Canada, but with the right preparation, it can reward gardeners with crisp, flavourful stalks from late summer into autumn. The secret to successful celery cultivation is starting seeds early indoors, maintaining consistent soil moisture, and protecting plants from extreme temperatures. When should you plant celery in Canada? Most Canadian gardeners should start celery seeds indoors approximately 10–12 weeks before their intended outdoor transplanting date. In Southern Ontario, this generally means starting seeds in February or March and transplanting outdoors...

Download | How to Grow Butternut Squash in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Butternut squash is a rewarding winter squash known for its smooth tan skin, distinctive pear shape, and sweet, golden-orange flesh. Delicious roasted, baked, mashed, or blended into soups, homegrown butternut squash is a wonderful addition to Canadian vegetable gardens. Although butternut squash requires warm temperatures and a relatively long growing season, gardeners across much of Canada can grow it successfully with proper planning. Choosing a suitable variety, planting at the right time, and providing consistent care are essential for producing mature fruits before autumn frost arrives....

Download | How to Grow Artichokes in Canada | Complete Growing Guide Growing artichokes in Canada is entirely possible, even though these impressive Mediterranean plants prefer long, mild growing seasons. The secret is to start seeds early indoors, understand how cool temperatures influence bud production, and give plants enough time to mature before autumn frost. Globe artichokes are naturally tender perennials, but most Canadian gardeners grow them as annuals. Their dramatic silvery-green foliage makes them attractive additions to vegetable gardens, while their immature flower buds provide a delicious harvest. With proper planning, even gardeners in shorter-season regions can enjoy growing...

Download | How to Grow Watermelon in Canada | Complete Growing Guide Growing watermelon in Canada may seem challenging, but with the right variety, warm soil, and careful planting dates, Canadian gardeners can enjoy sweet, juicy homegrown watermelons. Although watermelon is traditionally associated with hot climates and long summers, early-maturing varieties can produce excellent harvests in many Canadian growing regions. When should you plant watermelon in Canada? Most Canadian gardeners should start watermelon seeds indoors approximately 3–4 weeks before their intended outdoor transplanting date. In Southern Ontario, this generally means starting seeds in late April or early May and transplanting...

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...