Pumpkins are a staple in the fall whether it’s for eating or for decor. Did you know that you can actually grow pumpkins and cooler climates? Let’s take a look at what it means to grow pumpkins in Canada. Variety…
Category: Canadian Garden
Trichomes Vs. Adventitious Roots On Tomato Plants. What Are The Hairs On Your Tomato Stem?
Do you have tiny hairs on your tomato stem? Let’s look at the difference between trichomes vs. adventitious roots on tomato plants. What purpose do the tomato hairs plant on the plant? Are these roots in disguise or is there…
Is It Worth Planting Your Tomato Deeper In Cold Climates
Is it worth planting your tomato deeper in cold climates? In particular in Canada where the soil can be cooler till later in the year. The answer may be surprising … it was for me. This has been my garden…
Soil Colour Testing For Garden Soil
Soil colour testing in garden soils can tell us a historical story about your soil. The colour of soil matters because it helps us determine the source of our formation, hydrological patterns & horizon thickness. This Gardening In Canada article…
Identifying Bugs In A Canadian Garden
Identifying Bugs In A Canadian Garden All Canadian gardeners from experts to beginners stumble upon a new bug and wonder, “is this bug okay for my garden?” In this blog post we are going to be taking a deep dive…
How To Grow Potatoes In Canada
How To Grow Potatoes In Canada If you continuously notice that your potatoes are yielding low there are some tips that may be able to help. As Canadian gardeners we tend to get our advice from American gardeners. Unfortunately due…
Mason Jar Hummingbird Feeder | Dollarama DIY
Hummingbirds are unique little critters. If you’ve ever considered trying to feed hummingbirds you’ll notice there are lots of different hummingbird feeders out there. However, one feeder generally is not enough to attract enough hummingbirds to notice their presence. To…
How Do You Press Flowers Quickly
How Do You Press Flowers Quickly Knowing how to press flowers quickly is valuable for an one looking to collect flowers in the garden. The process typically can take a month or more using classical methods of flower pressing. In…
