Asparagus Time: Growing Tips
Asparagus, no matter if it is a vegetable, has no place in the vegetable garden. The vegetable garden is aContinue Reading
Category: Vegetables
Peanuts: An Unusual Garden Crop
Let’s face it, Mother Nature has fooled us by giving us hopes of an early spring, but March, the monthContinue Reading
My Little Spring Treats
By Julie Boudreau Every fall, when the frost arrives and my farmers’ market announces it will close for the winter,Continue Reading
When Times Are Tough, We Garden More
How will this difficult economic climate affect the gardening world? Strangely enough, it may have a stimulating effect! In theContinue Reading
2024: Year of the Squash
A versatile and delicious vegetable with a rich history Overview and History Pumpkins, squash, and gourds have enchanted gardeners andContinue Reading
Delicious Ginger!
I love ginger. I always have some in my fridge or freezer. Its unique flavor and potency make it aContinue Reading
Green Manures and Raised-Bed Gardening
I’ll always remember the first time I heard the expression “green manure”. I had just started a course in horticulturalContinue Reading
How Humans Saved the Pumpkin From Extinction
On this day of Halloween, when ghoulish jack-o’-lanterns decorate our homes and public spaces, it may be interesting to reflect onContinue Reading
Growing Dried Beans
Planning vegetable production at the Jardins du Bassin Louise is far from being done on the corner of a table.Continue Reading
Should You “Close” Your Vegetable Garden in Autumn?
The vegetable gardening season is drawing to a close here in the North. Already, with the cooler nights, many plantsContinue Reading