Back in November 2019, when the weather outside was freezing cold, we decided it was time to bring the garden indoors! Why should winter stop us from enjoying fresh, homegrown veggies? That’s when we started growing food using hydroponics. A cool…
How to Transition Plants from Inside to Outside + Our Preferred Method to Save Time in the Garden!
We wish we knew how important this step was when we first started growing from seeds indoors. We admit, the first time we grew tomatoes indoors, we directly exposed the plants to the outdoor sun, they didn’t make it. Lesson…
Learn How to Grow Vegetables Indoors During a Canadian Winter
Growing food in Canada is like going on an exciting gardening adventure! In the spring, we plant seeds for cool-weather crops like lettuce, spinach, or peas. During the summer, we grow warm-weather plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans. Then, when…
6 Ways to Maximize Your Garden Space
Here are some effective strategies to help you get the most out of your garden: Grow in shaded areas Choose the right crops that are able to tolerate shade or ample sunlight. Vegetables like lettuce, spinach, bok choy, carrots and…
Learn How to Grow a Bonsai Pepper Plant
Pepper plants can live up to 4-6 years or even longer! They are perennial by nature and given the right conditions, they have the potential to live for many, many years and continue to produce fruits. So, why not have fun…
Easy, Low Maintenance Plants for Beginner Gardeners: Lettuce and Kale
If you’re a beginner gardener looking for easy to grow, low-maintenance plants, lettuce and kale are excellent choices. Both of these leafy greens are not only easy to grow but also provide nutritious harvests throughout the growing season. We like…
Top 10 Reasons Why it’s important to Teach your Kids to Grow their own food
Gardening is a great way for kids to use their imagination! They can design their own little garden spaces, choose colourful flowers to plant, or even decorate with fun signs and rocks. It’s like creating their own masterpiece in nature!…
Want to Grow Indoors with a Cost Effective, Easy and Space Saving way? Try this method!
Growing your own food at home has never been easier, and micro dwarf tomatoes are an excellent choice. These tiny tomato plants are perfect for small spaces and can thrive indoors year round, providing you with a steady supply of…
Start Your Own Seeds
How to Take Care of a Worm Farm Bin
A Beginner’s Guide to Vermicomposting So you want to get into worm farming? Yay! Vermicomposting, the fancy term for composting with worms, is an easy and eco friendly way to recycle food scraps, that turns into nutrient rich compost for…
Learn How to Grow Gai Lan Chinese Broccoli + a Tasty Recipe
This super cool and tasty vegetable called Gai Lan, also known as Chinese broccoli. It’s a leafy green veggie that comes from Asia and is loved for its crunchy stalks and big, dark green leaves. Sounds fun, right? Let’s dive in! Growing…
How to Grow Bok Choy in Hydroponics Indoors
Growing Bok Choy indoors using a Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponic system is an easy way to have this nutritious leafy green available to eat during the cold winter months in Canada. Here is a video on how we set…
