On week 4 I transplanted seedlings into bigger pots as the sprouted seeds were growing rather thin and lanky. Normally it is done when the seedling give their first true leaves. I had to rush these ones a little bit because I missed the perfect timing when they sprouted and some of them started gro

Just finished this book which I borrowed from Richmond Hill central library. Highly recommend it.

For those of you interested in backyard composting, York Region is offering composters for $20 each until July 10th. This is an awesome deal since these composters can cost over $100 when buying from a retail store. More information here: https://www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/environment/yr/lov

So I was preparing my raised bed garden last weekend and found that the oregano planted last year is growing out of control (Good problem to have). I need to cut them down to make room for the tomato seedlings so I am wondering if anyone is interested in some free oregano. This is an organic plant

A few unexpected hiccups happened and I wasn't able to post for Week 2, so in this post I cover both week 2 and 3. On the week 2 we can see the seeds that are germinated and are ready to be planted in the seeding trays. I am big fan of re-using and up-cycling. I never by seed trays or plastic

August arrives and the garden is looking wonderful. Members have been hard at work maintaining their personal plots and contributing to our collective plot. Due to COVID19, we will not be donating fresh food this year😥, however, we will share amongst our family and friends. My personal plot is h

Just thought that I would update you on my raised bed garden because it's doing pretty well, lol. I started my tomato plants from seeds in April and transplanted them to the garden in the last week of May: This picture was taken right after the transplant when the plants were still babies 😄 Th

I don't have much of a green thumb but luckily my husband and daughter do! This spring my husband, Edwin, planted tomatoes from seed. Aimee on the other hand was more resourceful and used the seeds out of a freshly cut bell pepper and planted that. Check out the picture of these both growing wel

What is it? I didn't know until a few years ago when my son Joel who lives just west of Guelph found out about it, read up on it and then embarked on it. (He is the kind of chap who enjoys creating new projects and enlists the assistance of one or more of his three children, sometimes his busy wife,

Ok, judging by the temperatures this is probably the last week to start the tomato seeds! Here are my pictures of how to do it, and I will be posting weekly. So, week 1 get your seeds, plastic containers or plates, some paper towels, water and a plastic bag. Step 1 put paper towels on the plates and

As you can see, the garden is coming to life. Yesterday I weeded, watered and covered the growing potatoes with soil. Today I made a residence with en suite water for the toad which visits my plot and, hopefully, eats competing insects. I half buried a terracotta flowerpot, made a shady roof and f

Neighbours for the Planet is excited to announce that we are hosting a Curbside Seed Giveway event to support local food production and backyard farming during the pandemic and as part of a transition to a greener future. Event Date: Sat May 30, 10am - noon Rain Date: Sun May 31, 10am - noon

Hello! I've been gardening for most of my adult life and prior to that as a child and a teenager with my parents. Here I would like to exchange tips and lessons learned on lower-maintenance, permaculture style gardens that include perennial vegetables and herbs. Recently, I wrote a blogpost "Perenn

This discussion is to share specific experiences about growing vegetables. Share you ideas. What do you find the easiest vegetables to grow? Which ones are more challenging. Do you have any tips? Let's work together to have a great growing season!