Feature Crop: Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a plant that every gardener knows and loves to grow! They are a super reliable crop, and witnessing their growth–from how tall they get, to the slightest changes…
Feature Crops
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Feature Crop: Tetragonia Spinach (Summer Spinach)
This isn’t your usual spinach – it can handle the summer heat! Tetragonia, also known as New Zealand Spinach, is a summer spinach that thrives just as regular spinach starts…
Feature Crop: Lettuce
Lettuce is a reliable simple crop to grow and enjoy throughout the growing season. Almost all of our gardeners this season have planted lettuce varieties! It grows fast, doesn’t require…
Feature Crop: Cilantro/Coriander
We love cilantro (aka coriander) and are excited to share this fragrant herb with you. Whether you’re growing it for flavour, health, or seed-saving, cilantro is a rewarding crop to…
Feature Crop: Eggplant
By Jane Hayes / Garden Jane and Pam Jackson The Eggplant (also known as Aubergine) is a member of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae). Native to tropical Asia, the eggplant was…
Feature Crop: Beans
By Jane Hayes / Garden Jane I love beans and I am delighted to share this bean celebration with you. Here are 10 fun bean facts, recipes and growing tips to…
Feature Crop: Strawberries
By Jane Hayes / Garden Jane Beyond being delicious, strawberries are full of vitamin C and antioxidants that decrease inflammation in the body. They can be a wonderful food if you…
Feature Crop: Asparagus
By Jane Hayes / Garden Jane and Pam Jackson Fun Facts: Asparagus is a herbaceous perennial native to the marshy areas of Europe, Asia and North Africa. Selective breeding and growing techniques have…
Feature Crop: Kale
By – Jane Hayes / Garden Jane with Pam Jackson In the middle ages, kale was so well known and widely used that kale became a synonym for dinner. “Hey,…
Feature Crop: Cabbage
By Jane Hayes / Garden Jane and Pam Jackson I love cabbage and have since childhood. One of my favourite cabbage memories is of cabbage soaked in lemon, perfectly salted and wrapped in…