Info Sheets

growing basil

growing basil

  Basil likes it hot, but slow; don't be too eager to get it into the garden. I learned this the hard way, with plants that were either

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growing parsley

growing parsley

  Parsley is one of the key ingredients in that famous cure for the common cold: chicken soup. It is slow to germinate but grows well even in

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growing strawberries

growing strawberries

  Strawberries are the most rewarding fruit to grow at home. They are hardy to zone 3 (BRR!) and grow on their own in the spring, producing

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growing peppers

growing peppers

  Peppers are such a rewarding plant to grow yourself. Unique varieties of hot peppers and sweet peppers add new flavours to old dishes, and

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growing in pots

growing in pots

  This information sheet was written as a handout for the seminar 'Growing in Pots: Serving up Lunch from the Back Patio Garden'. The seminar

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start seeds indoors

start seeds indoors

The info sheet included with this post will tell you how and when to start your own seeds indoors. Starting your own seeds gives you access to many

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growing garlic

growing garlic

Mm garlic. Whole bulbs drizzled with olive oil and roasted in the oven. Grow your own deliciousness, starting this fall. Garlic is planted in the

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growing tomatoes

growing tomatoes

Tomatoes are the essence of summer; juicy sweet and tart and warm from the garden, that's how I like them. Add a bit of Lemon Basil and some Goat Feta

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