Dealing with squirrels

All urban farmers have faced the invasion of the squirrel in their vegetable garden. Every year, this is with no

Watering

Keep your garden well watered! The most common reason vegetable gardens in a sunny location under perform is lack of

Bolting explained

What is happening to my leafy greens? Bolting, i.e. going to seed, is a common phrase used in vegetable gardening.

5 tips for vegetable garden maintenance

New to vegetable gardening? Your plants and seeds are planted but you’re nervous about caring for your new garden? Your

Building a Raised Bed

Here we will go through the steps to building a raised bed for your vegetables. With a little care and a personal touch, you can end up with a lovely garden tailor-made for you and by you.

Seed Starting

As mentioned in the Garden Plan section, Montreal has a short growing season, so you may want to start your

Fruit, Berries and Vines

Adding fruit to your landscape can help brighten it up and provide you with delicious fruit all season long. There

Companion Planting

Companion planting is where you plant different crops close to each other. This helps with nutrient uptake, pest control, pollination, and

Making your garden plan

TIMING Plant Hardiness Zones There are nine zones across Canada that help tell us what can be grown where, with

Choose Your Site

SUN When deciding where to plant your vegetable garden, you must first follow the sun. Go to the sunniest part

Attack

While prevention is always the best medicine, sometimes pest outbreaks can occur. The homemade insecticide spray given below is very

Pest and Disease Control

The best defense against pests is having a strong, stress-free plant, which begins with healthy fertile soil, and sufficient water

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