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Tips and Tricks for Growing Huge Atlantic Giant Pumpkins

Immerse yourself in the rewarding yet challenging world of growing colossal Atlantic Giant Pumpkins in your backyard. This comprehensive blog post delivers insights into key techniques and strategies employed by top growers. It provides a thorough understanding of pumpkin cultivation, from selecting the right seeds, preparing your soil, watering and fertilizing routines, dealing with pests and diseases, to harvest tips and how to measure your success. Whether you’re a beginner aiming for a successful first harvest, or an experienced grower striving for the prize at the next pumpkin festival, these expert tips and tricks will guide you through the process. Make your giant pumpkin dreams a reality and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with harvesting your homegrown Atlantic Giant.

Proper Methods for Using Eggs and Egg Shells in the Garden

Discover the surprising benefits of using eggs and eggshells in your garden. Our in-depth guide explores their rich nutrient content and provides practical methods to leverage these natural fertilisers for healthier, more vibrant plants and vegetables.

Page Updated: Foraging for Fiddleheads: A Nutritious and Delicious Wild Edible

Page Updated: Foraging for Fiddleheads: A Nutritious and Delicious Wild EdibleWe are excited to announce that we have recently updated our fiddlehead foraging webpage with fresh and comprehensive information, making it the ultimate resource for all fiddlehead...

Sowing the Seeds of Change: Boosting Food Security in Northwest Ontario

Sowing the Seeds of Change: Boosting Food Security in Northwest OntarioHome Gardening in Northwest Ontario Hey there, fellow Northwest Ontarians! Have you ever thought about how we can make our beautiful corner of the province even more resilient? Despite our short...

Question: What vegetables are easy to grow in a cool climate and preserve for the long winter?

Grow & preserve these easy-to-grow, cold-hardy veggies for a year-round supply.

Question: What advice would you give to a new gardener who has never done it before and knows NOTHING about gardening?

Green Thumb Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Successful GardeningWhat advice would you give to a new gardener who has never done it before and knows NOTHING about gardening? ​As a new gardener with no prior experience, it's essential to start with the basics and...

Early Season Gardening Tips: Sowing and Transplanting Cold-Hardy Plants Like a Pro

Discover the essential techniques for successfully sowing and transplanting cold-hardy plants like broccoli, lettuce, and spinach in the early gardening season. Learn about hardening off seedlings, monitoring soil temperature, and protecting your plants from frost to maximize your garden’s potential and enjoy a bountiful harvest.

Cloning Tomato Plants: A Gardener’s Secret to a Bountiful Harvest

Jumpstarting tomato plant roots using jars of water is a cost-effective and accessible technique for gardeners. This method enables successful propagation and boosts tomato harvests, while preserving the quality and characteristics of your favorite tomato varieties.

A cloning we will go… and seeds packaged.

A cloning we will go… and seeds packaged.

Cloning some tomatoes and seeds up!Gardening Shortcut LinksStarted some tomato clones from my year-old Scotian tomato plants that have been growing inside all winter.  A little root hormone in some water on a warm shelf - they should pop roots out quickly.  These ones...

Starting Tomatoes Indoors: A Beginner’s Guide

Starting Tomatoes Indoors: A Beginner’s Guide

Starting Tomatoes Indoors: A Beginner's GuideStarting tomato plants indoors is the only way to get a head start when you have a shorter growing season like ours. Here are the steps you need to take to start tomato plants indoors: Choose Your Tomato Variety Choose the...

Preserving Tomatoes: The Ultimate Guide

Preserving Tomatoes: The Ultimate Guide

Preserving Tomatoes: The Ultimate GuidePreserving tomatoes is an essential skill for anyone looking to make the most of their garden harvest or extend the life of their favourite fruit. This comprehensive guide will walk you through various methods for preserving...

website and planting updates March 31

website and planting updates March 31

Updates March 31 2023Planting Lots of Tomatoes planted. Amish Paste tomatoes are coming up nicely, and have double-buried them in the fabric pots already.Pollocks are peaking up. Planting some Latah's, Scotians and maybe some cherries this week . Peppers are poking...

How to Read and Understand Your Seed Packets

How to Read and Understand Your Seed Packets

How to Read and Understand Your Seed PacketsIntroduction: The Importance of Seed Packet Information Seed packets are the gardener's essential guide to successfully growing plants, providing crucial information about the seeds and their growth requirements. By...

Talking %^&* – Fertilizers

Talking %^&* – Fertilizers

Talking %^&* - FertilizersPlants need three things, sun (light), water and Nutrients. Nutrients come naturally from organic matter and elements in the soil. Nutrients will become depleted over time and will need to be replenished in the soil. It is highly...

Starting Squash Transplants

Starting Squash Transplants

Starting Squash TransplantsWith a month and a half before the last frost date, it's time to think about those squash transplants. I have taken to pre-sprouting my squash plants of all sorts and would highly recommend it to maximize your plants. Start by soaking a...

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