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Redbor kale grows well in containers (Photo by Carol Pope)

Kale still riding high

By Beckie Fox

It was the 1990s when kale began its meteoric rise from merely a decorative annual used in fall containers to a nurient-rich superfood with recipes for kale chips, smoothies, salads and stir-fries everywhere. Kale continues to be popular, and fortunately it’s an easy crop. Our article by Carol Pope … [Read More of this week's garden newsletter...] about Kale still riding high

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Colourful, blooming lawns

When small early bulbs — crocus, species tulips, puschkinia and others — are in bloom, it's an encouraging sight for they hint at the bigger bulb show to follow. They’re also the easiest of the … [Read More...] about Colourful, blooming lawns

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Making a brand-new garden

Renovating an established garden is one thing; starting a new garden from scratch is altogether different. Both scenarios require planning, research and careful decisions, but I’d argue that starting … [Read More...] about Making a brand-new garden

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Starting tuberous begonias

By Dugald Cameron

When you consider that tuberous begonias can flower continuously from June until frost, have blooms that last more than a week, are easy to grow, and come in just about every colour, … [Read More...] about Starting tuberous begonias

Blooming where we’re planted

By Jodi DeLong

Much of North America is still deep into the winter of its gardening discontent. Here in the Maritimes, we’ve been buried in so much snow, we can’t even claim to have a garden of winter interest, … [Read More...] about Blooming where we’re planted

Linda uses hoop houses to extend the growing season, so those lucky enough to get a weekly basket of produce through her CSA program receive a diverse selection through the year.

Tree & Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm tasting

By Kat Fox

On a hot, sticky day last week I found myself in Wainfleet, a small township in the Niagara region of Ontario. We all know that delicious things come out of Niagara, and I took the opportunity to … [Read More...] about Tree & Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm tasting

Basil growing in recycled salad container. (Photos by Carol Pope)

Microgreens give taste of summer all winter

By Carol Pope

Now that the season of cold and wet has roared in, we need to say a sad farewell to fresh herbs like basil and crisp, fresh salad greens . . . or do we? While it’s possible to keep some herbs and … [Read More...] about Microgreens give taste of summer all winter

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