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The weather has taken a turn again in Eastern Ontario. After a cool and rainy start to the summer, we’ve now entered a Level 1 – Minor Low Water Advisory, issued by our local conservation authorities yesterday (August 1st, 2025). The past few weeks have brought little to no rain and high daytime temperatures — and looking ahead, we’re not expecting any significant precipitation in the coming days. This Level 1 advisory means there’s a voluntary 10% reduction in water usag

July is a busy, beautiful month in the kitchen garden. We’re in the peak of summer, enjoying the first real wave of harvests—peas, beans, greens, early potatoes—and watching warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and cucumbers take off. But don’t let the height of summer fool you—this is also the perfect time to start thinking about fall. With about two months to go before our average first frost (mid to late September in much of Eastern Ontario), now is the momen

Summer holidays offer the perfect pause in the year — a window of time where screens can be swapped for soil, and children can reconnect with nature through their own garden patch. Whether you have a big backyard or a few pots on a balcony, gardening with kids is a joyful, grounding experience that helps them grow in more ways than one. Here’s how to plant the seeds of a magical summer — one that sprouts curiosity, confidence, and connection. Printable downloads “Garden with

Are you looking for other innovative and delightful ways to incorporate this delicious and nutritious weed into your diet while also creating a healthy treat for your family? Look no further, as we invite you to explore our favorite springtime delicacy: dandelion cake This unique dessert not only celebrates the vibrant flavors of dandelions but also highlights their numerous health benefits, making it a perfect addition to your springtime culinary repertoire.

DANDELION SYRUP. It's easy to make and very delicious on pancakes or watered down as a refreshing drink. Dandelion syrup started to become a staple in our kitchen a few years ago, when we were wondering what to use all the dandelion for that were growing in our new garden. It's so relaxing to go outside on a mild dry spring morning to collect the flowers and something the kids like to be engaged in as well.

Discover how to grow asparagus in Eastern Ontario with expert tips on varieties, planting from seed or crown, seasonal care, harvesting, and health benefits.

When asked about our favorite herb, we don't need to think for long. SAGE is our all time favorite in the kitchen garden and in our kitchen.

Are you ready to get gardening? Now is the time to prepare your kitchen gardening season, to plan your lot and to get your hands dirty!

November is usually not the month people think about gardening.

The summer of 2023 was a season of contrasts for gardeners across our Eastern Ontarian region.

You can feel it now on clear days - the sun’s strength is increasing. We can literally watch the snow melt and the raised beds reappear from their wintery blanket.

December is the time when two things come together: Christmas and the first new seed catalogues for next season.

If you’ve ever seen pictures of our garden or gardens we’ve planted, you’ll have noticed that there are lots of flowers and herbs mixed within the vegetables. This so-called ‘companion planting’ is a big part of our natural and organic gardening concept.

You can still have a great harvest in your so-called fall garden!