Gardening Tips

Which month is best for planting in Ontario? Planting calendars can help gardeners calculate the best time to start seeds and plant a garden. 

Gardening is a relatively safe activity but there are some health risks to consider this gardening season. 

In some cases, gardeners cannot tell the difference between a weed and a plant, making them afraid to pull up the wrong thing. Learn how to identify plants in your garden. 

Different types of animal manure are used to enrich gardening soil. Learn more about applying manure to your garden. 

Collecting rain water is a great sustainable way to water you garden. However, there are a number of precautions to consider when utilizing rain water.  

Preserving Food

There are a number of methods by which food is kept from spoilage after harvest. Find a method that works for you. 

Saving your own seeds is quite easy and helps save money too! 

Taking a few hours to do this in the fall will give you better soil next spring and help keep undesirable bugs and weeds from popping up in next year’s garden.