MyBackyard.ca is your one-stop shop for all things gardening and foraging in the Nipigon area. We offer a wide variety of seeds, transplants, and grow bags to help you start your garden and thrive. Our selection includes various innovative products to make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have everything you need to get the most out of your backyard.
In addition to our gardening products, we also offer guidebooks for berry and mushroom picking. These books are essential for anyone interested in foraging wild foods. Our expertly written guides provide detailed information on identifying, harvesting and preparing a variety of berries and mushrooms. With MyBackyard.ca, you can cultivate your own garden and explore the bounty of the natural world, all from the comfort of your own backyard.
Most Seeds and equipment are Available for Local Purchase only
(Guidebooks are shipped and available locally)
(Pollock Tomatoes are available locally and can be shipped to Canada)
Shop and Greenhouse is located at 21 Second Street in Nipigon, Ontario
For Seeds and transplants, visit the seeds page!
Heavy, Duty Thickened, Nonwoven Fabric Pots with Strap Handles
5, 6 and 10 Gallon.
Grow Bags, expertly crafted with thickened, nonwoven fabric and featuring reinforced, sturdy handle straps for easy lifting and moving. The breathable fabric ensures optimal aeration for plant roots, promoting healthier root structures and nutrient absorption. In addition, grow bags offer excellent drainage, preventing over-watering and maintaining ideal soil moisture. Perfect for outdoor, patio, or indoor growing, these bags work well with traditional soil or soil mixes. When your plant outgrows the bag, transfer it to a larger pot, as plants never become root bound. Durable, double-stitched handles make transportation effortless. Experience the benefits of these versatile, reusable Grow Bags!
5 to 10-gallon pots are the most common grow bag sizes as they will grow most garden vegetables either as a single plant or a large plant with other smaller plants planted with them. The larger the bag, the more you can plant in a single bag. Grow bags will need daily watering at a minimum or set into a water reservoir.
<< Read full information on using Grow Bags here >>
Pot Size | Good for | Price |
10 Gallon | Will grow any vegetable. Recommended for Tomatoes and squash. Can plant multiple different plants in the same pot. | $10 |
7 Gallon | Will grow any vegetable, recommended for tomatoes, squash, peppers, and cucumbers. Multiple plants can be grown in the same pot. | $6 |
1 Gallon | Recommended for lettuce, spinach, dwarf varieties of tomatoes, herbs, and radishes or used for large transplants. | $3 |
Starter Grow Bags;
Non-Woven 16x20cm Biodegradable Seed Starter Bag
Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plant Bags: The Ultimate Solution for Effortless Transplanting and Improved Plant Survival
Upgrade your gardening experience with our biodegradable non-woven fabric plant bags, designed with the environment in mind. These eco-friendly bags promote a sustainable gardening approach while delivering exceptional results.
With seedling bags, your plants will never become root bound.
Seedling bags don’t have to be removed to plant. However, I recommend removing or cutting down the sides to allow the roots to spread faster.
Featuring excellent air and water permeability, our plant bags ensure optimal nutrient and moisture penetration, promoting healthy root development and overall plant growth. So say goodbye to root decay and entanglement with this innovative solution.
These biodegradable plant bags are versatile and efficient for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They can also serve as protective fruit covers, offering waterproof and bird-proof qualities to safeguard your precious harvest.
Experience the high seedling survival rate, rapid growth, and thriving plants our biodegradable plant bags provide. Widely used in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, these bags are your key to a successful and eco-conscious gardening experience.
Order Guidebooks
Seeds and planting
Links and Resources
Recommended Products
(These are some of what I use)
These nursery bags
These Grow bags
Pages
mybackyard.ca Seeds Page
Get a Head Start on Spring: The Benefits of Starting Your Seeds Indoors
Saving Vegetable Seeds: A Comprehensive Guide to Gardening Success
myBackyard.ca Planting Guide
Pollock Tomatoes (North hardy Tomato variety)
Tomatoes (Useful information on starting tomatoes from seed)
DIY Garden Irrigation System: A Detailed Guide for Northwest Ontario
Blog Posts
When to start planting seeds
Germination testing your seeds
Looking for sources for seeds?
Heirloom seeds
Chitting your way to more potatoes
So it's before the first frost; what can I plant?
Individual seed and plant information is available in the "Gardening Shortcut Links" above under "North Hardy Plants to grow". I have successfully grown all of these, and most I grow year to year.