In The Garden — growing vegetables

Download | How to Grow Broccoli in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Broccoli is one of the most rewarding cool-season vegetables to grow in a Canadian garden. With its large central heads, tender side shoots, and excellent tolerance for cool spring and fall weather, a healthy broccoli plant can provide a generous harvest from a relatively small amount of garden space. The key to growing great broccoli is timing. Broccoli develops best during cool, steady weather and can struggle when young plants are exposed to prolonged stress or when developing heads encounter intense summer heat. For Canadian gardeners, this makes...

Download | How to Grow Kale in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF) Kale is one of the most reliable and cold-hardy vegetables you can grow in a Canadian garden. Unlike heat-loving crops that must wait for summer, kale thrives during the cool temperatures of spring and fall and can continue producing well after many other vegetables have finished for the season. This leafy green is also remarkably versatile. Kale can be direct sown outdoors, started indoors for an earlier harvest, grown in raised beds or containers, and harvested gradually by picking individual leaves. Established plants tolerate frost exceptionally well, and...

Many of our favorite summer vegetables are natural climbers. In a Canadian garden, where the growing season is fast and furious, teaching your plants to grow up instead of out is one of the best ways to ensure a heavy, healthy harvest. Vertical gardening isn't just about aesthetics; it’s a mechanical necessity for a high-performing garden. By providing sturdy structures, you prevent tangles, reduce overcrowding, and keep your precious heirloom crops away from ground-dwelling pests. 🌱 Read More | How to Care for a Vegetable Garden in Canada Why Vertical Support is a Game-Changer Supporting your climbing vegetables does more...

Planting your Caribou seeds is a thrilling start, but the real magic happens in the weeks that follow. In Canada, our plants have to work overtime to make the most of our short, intense growing season. Between late spring frosts and the high-heat humidity of July, your garden needs a steady hand to reach that final harvest. By focusing on these five pillars of care, you’ll support vigorous growth and a heavy yield, even in the most unpredictable Canadian summers. 1. Maximize Every Minute of Sunlight Up here, the sun is our most precious resource. Most of the "heavy hitters"...