As a Canadian gardener I’ve always thought winter sowing was silly and pointless. Mostly because of how late in the season our frost free days start. I generally thought that the extra four weeks you can get from winter sowing…
Resources For Gardening In Canada
How To Get Indoor Fruit Trees To Produce Fruits
As a scientist, I’ve always enjoyed pushing the limits. One of those limits has been growing fruit trees indoors. The easy part is growing the tree and the difficult part is actually getting the tree to produce fruit. This gardening…
What Happens When Seeds Are Soaked In Water
As gardeners, our number one goal is to achieve the highest rates of germination when starting seeds. The best way to determine if a seed is viable or if a packet of seeds past the expiration date is good is…
Using Wood Ash In The Garden For Fertilizer
Using wood ash as a fertilizer is valuable when fertilizing high demand vegetables such as tomatoes, cannabis or pumpkins. However, there are something to watch out for before simply applying to your soil. Let a soil scientist walk you through how to properly apply wood ash to your lawn and garden.
Leaf Cutter Bees For Gardeners In Canada
Increasing yields in the garden is key if we are wanting to get the best results out of our tiny patch of paradise. With pollinators disappearing at rapid rate the use of leaf cutter bees in the garden is the…
Using Root Vegetables To Fix Compacted Soils
Root vegetables are miracle workers for the soil structure. When used correctly in the garden you can achieve high yields with other crops and improve your land.
Gardening In Canada YouTube Channel Printable
Gardening is not an easy task and I intend to make it easier. If you are here its most likely you have found it via the YouTube video I posted. If you are here from organic search I have no…
Canadian Gardening YouTube Channels
Gardening in Canada is an extreme sport and this is why everyone could use some guidance along the way. My name is Ashley and I am a soil scientist and Canadian gardener. On my YouTube Channel I take the science…
How To Revitalize And Reuse Potting Soil With A Soil Scientist
How to reuse potting soil for a containers
Beginner Canadian Gardener – Seed Starting Guide
As a beginner Canadian gardener you are likely wondering whether or not its too late to start seedlings. Knowing if there is still time in the year too start your seeds is going to depend entirely on your zone &…
How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnats In Soil Naturally.
Fungus gnats are completely harmless to plants but detrimental to our sanity. The only way to contain this issue is via nematodes. A biological pesticide that is healthier for your soil, plants and the environment. The best way to combat…
Which Fertilize Is Best For Plants? Granular Vs Liquid Fertilizer For The Garden
As a soil scientist I enjoy weighing the pros and cons of different types of fertilizers. Comparing granular vs liquid fertilizer forms has surprising results. The answer is hand down liquid fertilizer but why?
Should You Fertilize Seedlings?
I am a soil scientist and I often get questions asking; should you fertilize seedlings. The only way to answer this question is through the science of soil. The Gardening In Canada website applies science to the garden in order…
How to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden in Canada
Butterflies and hummingbirds are a staple image of a healthy environment. When winged critters show up in the garden it is a sign of health & vitality. So, no wonder everyone wants to increase the sightseeing adventure of butterflies and…
Homemade Pesticides That Actually Work! Backed With Science.
Homemade Pesticides get a bad wrap for being less than stellar. But over the years I’ve realized one thing that all of them are missing and that is science. In this post, we are going to break down the DIY…
How To Start A Container Vegetable Garden In Canada And Cold Climates?
If you are new to this blog my name is Ashley and I am a soil scientist that loves teaching regular people how to garden. One great way to start a garden or build a garden with limited space is…