Even a small garden can put out plenty of vegetables. But the real point of growing your own vegetables and herbs is to ensure that you get the most nutritious food possible. Continue reading “Health from the garden”
Health from the garden
Garden update – mid May 2020
Mid May is tomato planting time here on the West Coast of Canada. Scattered hither and yon, from the bathtub on the roof, to pots on the deck, to a quick bed we put together last night, we’ve got about 60 tomato plants. Continue reading “Garden update – mid May 2020”
5 best self-seeding annuals growing in my garden
Self-seeding annuals save time, money and effort
The first things to show their faces in the garden weren’t from seeds I planted this spring; they were from seeds that fell from last year’s plants. They were mustard, one of my favorite greens. And they’re everywhere! Continue reading “5 best self-seeding annuals growing in my garden”
Healthy garden tips: 5 ways to increase diversity in a permaculture garden
Diversity is an important aspect of permaculture systems. It adds a great deal of resilience and strength, especially in your garden. How? By making sure that all the bases are covered. No matter what the weather does, or what disease or pest pressures occur, diversity can help ensure that you’ll always obtain a yield. Continue reading “Healthy garden tips: 5 ways to increase diversity in a permaculture garden”
Simple small garden design ideas
“There is always room for a garden.”
That’s my motto; and I hope to show you just how true it is. I’d like to share some simple small garden design ideas with you that will enable anyone to grow at least some of your own food, even in the smallest of spaces. Continue reading “Simple small garden design ideas”
Growing winter vegetables: plant in summer and fall for winter and spring harvests
Here on the West Coast of Canada, we have a great climate for growing vegetables. I grew up in northern British Columbia, where the growing season is pretty dang short, so it’s exciting to be able to grow vegetables ALL YEAR LONG! Continue reading “Growing winter vegetables: plant in summer and fall for winter and spring harvests”
Soil building systems: maintain and build your soils
One of the first things you need to think about when starting a garden is your soil building systems. Now, you might be one of the lucky few who starts out with perfect garden soil; but that is rarely the case. Continue reading “Soil building systems: maintain and build your soils”
Permaculture design: integrating systems and implementing designs
I had the last property I lived on completely and brilliantly designed…in my head. I could see every pond and food forest and garden bed laid out just where I wanted. I had the chickens and gardens beautifully integrated; and swales and fish-growing ponds all mapped out. Continue reading “Permaculture design: integrating systems and implementing designs”
Spring in the garden: May 2020 garden update
I love spring. There really isn’t anything quite like watching the garden come to life, and hearing the birds singing to each other. It’s my favorite time of year; and no craziness in the world is going to dampen my spirits. Continue reading “Spring in the garden: May 2020 garden update”
Raised garden bed ideas and materials
Raised garden beds come in all shapes and sizes. You can build a box that is about 4 or 5 feet wide, and as long as you want, using a variety of materials. It can be 1 foot high, or you can build it waist high to facilitate easier gardening for those with a bad back or knees. I’d like to present you with some raised garden bed ideas to help you decide what will work best for you. Continue reading “Raised garden bed ideas and materials”