In The Garden

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...

Download | How to Grow Brussels Sprouts in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Brussels sprouts are one of the most rewarding vegetables to grow for a Canadian autumn harvest. Unlike fast-growing vegetables such as radishes and lettuce, Brussels sprouts require patience and a relatively long growing season. However, gardeners who plan their planting dates carefully are rewarded with tall, productive plants covered in small, tightly formed sprouts that develop their best flavour as temperatures cool. When should you plant Brussels sprouts in Canada? Most Canadian gardeners should start seeds indoors approximately 4 to 6 weeks before their intended outdoor transplanting...

Download | How to Grow Cauliflower in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Cauliflower is one of the most rewarding cool-season vegetables to grow in Canada, producing beautiful, tightly packed heads that can be roasted, steamed, added to curries, or preserved for later use. However, cauliflower requires more careful timing than many other garden vegetables. Temperature fluctuations, dry soil, root restriction, and interrupted growth can all affect the quality of the developing head. When should you plant cauliflower in Canada? For a spring harvest, start seeds indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before transplanting into the garden. For a fall harvest, start...

Download | How to Grow Cabbage in Canada | Complete Growing Guide (PDF) Cabbage is one of the most dependable cool-season vegetables for Canadian gardeners. Its crisp, tightly packed leaves are delicious in coleslaw, soups, stir-fries, cabbage rolls, and homemade sauerkraut. With proper planting and care, cabbage produces generous harvests in both spring and autumn. Unlike heat-loving vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, cabbage grows best in cooler weather. It tolerates light frost, making it particularly well suited to Canadian spring gardens and late-season harvests. Early varieties such as Golden Acre are especially useful for gardeners who want firm, flavourful...