In The Garden — fall gardening

Download | How to Grow Peas in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Peas are among the first vegetables Canadian gardeners can plant each spring. Unlike warm-season crops such as beans, cucumbers, and zucchini, peas prefer cool temperatures and can be sown as soon as the garden soil is workable. Their sweet flavour, attractive climbing vines, and early harvests make them a traditional favourite in home vegetable gardens. Whether you prefer tender shelling peas or crisp, edible snow pea pods, growing peas from seed is straightforward when you plant early, provide suitable support, and keep the soil evenly moist. This...

Download | How to Grow Spinach | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Spinach is one of the easiest and earliest vegetables to grow from seed in Canada. This fast-growing, cold-hardy leafy green thrives in cool spring and fall weather, tolerates light frost, and produces tender, nutritious leaves in traditional vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. With proper timing, Canadian gardeners can enjoy fresh spinach before many summer vegetables have even been planted. When should you plant spinach in Canada? The best time is early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, and again in late summer for a fall...

Download | How to Grow Broccoli in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Want to grow fresh, flavourful broccoli in your Canadian garden? Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable that grows best when temperatures are mild, making spring and fall ideal growing seasons across much of Canada. With the right planting schedule, fertile soil, and consistent moisture, you can grow firm, healthy broccoli heads from seed in raised beds, traditional vegetable gardens, or large containers. When should you plant broccoli in Canada? For a spring harvest, start seeds indoors approximately 6 to 8 weeks before your planned outdoor transplanting date, then move...

Download | How to Grow Kale in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Kale is one of the most dependable leafy vegetables to grow from seed in Canada. This cold-hardy member of the cabbage family thrives during the cooler temperatures of spring and fall, tolerates frost, and can provide fresh, nutritious leaves long after many summer vegetables have finished producing. Whether you're growing your first vegetable garden or looking to extend your harvest into autumn, kale is an excellent choice. When should you plant kale in Canada? For an early spring harvest, start seeds indoors approximately 4 to 6 weeks before...

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...