With so many cucumber varieties to choose from, it’s essential to know which ones are best for pickling and slicing. Fear not, my green-thumbed friends, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we explore the top cucumber varieties that will ensure a bountiful harvest, perfect for all your culinary adventures.
Bok Choy, commonly referred to as Pak Choi, can be grown in Ontario. In Ontario, Bok choy is a cold-tolerant crop that may be cultivated both in the spring and the fall. To cultivate Bok Choy in Ontario, you can follow these steps: Choose the appropriate variety:...
Niter sediment, also known as sugar sand, is a natural byproduct that occurs during the boiling process of making maple syrup. It is a mixture of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium, that are present in the sap of maple trees. While niter sediment...
As a home gardener, fall should be a very special time for you. Fall is the best season of the year for plant propagation, especially for home gardeners who do not have the luxury of intermittent mist. The technique that I am going to describe here can be equally...
Tomatoes are very easy to grow from seed. In all, there are more than 100 types of tomatoes to choose from. Though most people believe ripe tomatoes are red, they actually come in many colours, including green, yellow, purple -- even striped. Unless you grow your own,...
Composting your kitchen and garden waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your rubbish bin. By composting your waste you can generate a free source of rich compost to help improve your garden, and also help to reduce global warming in the...
Dirt has always been one of the kids' best toys, so home gardening could just be one fun activity for your children. Excite them by allowing them to pick whichever plant they want to grow. Here are some tips to help you make your little ones become enthusiastic with...
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to plant vegetables. But if you want to do this the old fashioned way which has been proven to be very effective, you should know the organic vegetable gardening basics. The first thing you have to know is what is organic vegetable...
In the past, there have been only a couple different kinds of apple trees that you could buy. But now, thanks to the wonders of genetic engineering, if you want to buy an apple tree you are able to choose between many different types of apples and flavors. Here I will...
Spring time comes and with it comes the time to plant your garden. Garden tips range from the type of soil to plant in to ways to water your plants in order to get a full yield. However, when planting grape tomato seeds, the main garden tip is to plant them in a...
Here are several tips for creating a wonderful hanging basket or container this summer. The first is to use an artificial soil composed mostly of peat moss. Good soils such as Fafard or Pro-Mix use perlite, peat, and other ingredients to produce a soil that will not...
Your lawn and garden should be a source of pride and beauty. You don’t need to spend lots of money on expensive items. A little commonsense and thought can go a long way in any garden. If you’re lucky enough to have a lawn with a good topsoil base, much of the hard...
Container Gardening in Ontario If you are a garden lover, but have no space for your gardening appetite, don’t worry gardening is not necessarily out of your reach. In the available space of your house say balcony, patio, deck, or sunny window, you can create a...
What’s the stylishly clad yard sporting this summer season? According to a recent survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), it’s everything from swanky outdoor lighting systems to ornamental pools and low-maintenance plantings. Gardens, landscaped...