by GHart | Apr 24, 2023 | North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening
When to transplant cold-hardy plants like broccoli, lettuce, and spinach, as well as direct sowing seeds for these plants? Deciphering the terms “once the soil can be worked” and “once the soil reaches temperature” found on many seed packets... 
by GHart | Apr 7, 2023 | North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening, Square Foot Gardening
Growing peppers in The North Gardening Shortcut Links Growing peppers in The North Peppers, both bell and hot/chilli, are one of the slower plants to plant in the colder region because they love heat, and seeds take a long time to get to transplant size. Since they... 
by GHart | Mar 9, 2021 | North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening
March is time to start those tomato plantsTips for growing vigorous Tomato plants For most people, March is the time to start those tomatoe plants indoors. These are some of the important bits of information and techniques you may want to think about as you are... 
by GHart | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized, North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening, Plant of the week
Straight Eight Cucumbers Straight-eight cucumbers are a small dual-purpose cucumber commonly grown throughout the region. These heirloom cucumber plants get their names from the continuous harvest of eight-inch straight cucumbers which make great slicing cucumbers.... 
by GHart | Mar 21, 2020 | Uncategorized, North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening, Plant of the week
Bush Beans Bush beans come in yellow and greens, and a few other exciting colours, grow very fast and can provide large yields in smaller spaces. The plants only grow a foot or so high, unlike their vining pole bean cousins. Eastern Butterwax beans are a common... 
by GHart | Mar 21, 2020 | Northern Gardening, North Hardy Species
Starting your garden indoors Time to start planting those seeds inside for a June outside transplant. The seeds planted now are the ones needing longer mature times including tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, giant pumpkins and some of the larger squashes (Hubbard). Some...
