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Fall To Do for Improving Soil Health
Fall is here! Every season comes with its own list of outdoor chores and fall is no exception. But it’s not just harvesting and eating or preserving what’s left in the garden, there’s much more than that. Here are a few things I’m doing this fall to get ready for next spring: I’ve already seeded… Read more
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Japanese Beetle soil study
Japanese Beetles may have taken over your garden this year, fortunately, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, there isn’t much that can be done. As my 3 year old would say “what the heck?” She’s right – what the heck are they doing all over all the raspberries? Not to mention roses, asters, and other native flowers… Read more
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Aerating and dethatching a lawn
And how to have the best lawn on the block without them Spring is here, the snow has long melted, lawns are looking greener and people are thinking of how to achieve the perfect lawn. You, or someone you know, may be aerating, or dethatching a lawn to improve its look. I had one friend… Read more
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A few things I’m excited to grow this year
There are so many things I’m excited to grow this year it’s hard to pick only a few favourites! Broccoli Broccoli is a new one for me. But since it’s my kids’ favourite vegetable, I think I should figure out how to get high yields sooner rather than later. We typically enjoy steamed or roasted… Read more
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When can I take a soil sample?
When is the best time to take a soil sample? It’s better to be too late than too early. Read more
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Indoor composting
Let’s talk about year-round composting. In Ottawa. We are a family of 5 and have put our green bin at the curb about 5 times since early November when it got too dark and cold for me to take compost to the outdoor bin in the evenings. That’s not because we don’t generate green waste.… Read more
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