Month: August 2019
Purple Kohlrabi
Heirloom. In German, kohlrabi is a “cabbage turnip,” referring to the fact that it is in the cabbage family but forms an edible turnip-like bulb just above the soil line. Not truly a bulb, it is an expanded stem. The unusual purple bulbs have a mild turnip-like flavour and may be eaten cooked or raw. […]
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Most Popular Summer Garden Plants
Gardening trends are just the same as any other fashion. They come and go, new plants and design styles splash onto the scene, along with old favourites that just won’t go away. Here are a few to whet your appetite. Roses never go out of fashion they will always be one of the most popular […]
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Arugula
Long popular in France and Italy, the leaves of arugula provide a spicy zap when added to a salad. (Young leaves taste best.) You can also sauté or steam them like spinach or other leafy greens. Plants look a little like a dandelion, but more open. Leaves grow best in cool weather. Leafy plants grow […]
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Onion Chives
Easy to grow, onion chives pack a lot of flavour for their compact size. The plants form neat grass-like clumps of tubular leaves that contribute an onion flavour to salads, creamy soups, potatoes, egg dishes, and others. A wonderful addition to an herb garden. Great for containers, and also makes a neat border. Enjoy the […]
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Swiss Chard
Called “Bright Lights,” this variety of Swiss chard is as pretty as it is tasty. Large leaves with a prominent, flat wide mid-rib grow in an upright rosette that is beautiful in a bed or container. Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade and even appreciates it in spring in hot climates. […]
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Sweet Mint
Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow. This one has extra large leaves that most cooks really like for chopping into sauces and drinks. Our sweet mint is grown from cuttings of a variety that comes to us from Israel, where mint is used in many dishes, from lamb to yogurt sauce. We […]
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Growing Brussels Sprouts
Growing Brussels sprouts requires cool weather. The ideal climate is the “fog belt” of the Pacific Northwest, but they will grow in just about any part of the country. A slow-growing, long-bearing crop, Brussels sprouts should be planted in early spring, or mid- to late summer for a crop that matures in the fall. The […]
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How to Make a Perfect Lawn With No Weeds
A beautiful lawn can make a huge difference to the overall appearance of your property as well as making your garden a more pleasant place to relax and unwind. A front lawn is a particularly important feature in any home as it is the first thing that guests will see when they come up your […]
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Thai Basil
A stronger-flavoured basil than sweet basil, Thai Basil also has a hint of licorice flavour. The leaves, which are about half the size of sweet basil, have purple stems and make pretty garnishes. They are added by the handful to Thai cusine and also dishes of Southeast Asia. Its popularity has grown with the discovery […]
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Types of Planters for Window Box Gardening
If you’ve decided to freshen up the exterior of your home with window boxes, you should know the basics of window box gardening. One of the main ideas is that window boxes must match up with the length and depth of the window sill. The window planters shouldn’t be in the way of the window […]
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