Food to grow

Bee on kale bud (Photo by Carol Pope)

6 beautiful kales to grow

Carol Pope

When people ask Carol Pope how her garden is growing, she sometimes joke that it’s not so much a garden as it is a “kale yard.” Here's six kale cultivars to consider growing.

Ostrich ferns (Photo by Jodi DeLong)

Fiddleheads for spring

Jodi DeLong

In May, fiddleheads are a rite of spring in Atlantic Canada. Ostrich ferns are the source of the delectable fiddlehead.

Ornamental strawberries and peppers in pots

Judith Adam

When Judith Adam grows ornamental edibles in containers, she enjoys pretty pots of strawberries and peppers.

Chive blossoms (Photo by Carol Pope)

5 bee-supporting perennial edibles to grow

Carol Pope

These 5 perennial edibles grow without fuss, look gorgeous, add fabulous flavour and health-boosting goodness to your meals. And their flowers support bees.

Plant garlic cloves in fall. (Garden Making photo)

Looking for big garlic cloves

Judith Adam

Garlic begins making roots in fall, just as soon as it’s buried in soft, rich soil. A big garlic clove on planting day make big heads next summer.

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