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August reveals whether it's been a successful cucumber season or not. At times, cucumbers can be quite finicky. However, when they flourish, they truly excel! Often, you find yourself with an abundance of cucumbers all at once. While cucumbers can't be frozen, there are numerous methods to cook and preserve them. What do you think of when it comes to preserving cucumbers? Naturally, pickles!

In the heat of the summer tea might not be the first thing on our mind. But fresh teas made from your own herbs is one of the healthy and refreshing treats you can create from garden to kitchen.

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

Oven roasted tomatoes are not just a side dish; they are a culinary treasure that can elevate any meal. With their rich, concentrated flavor

As the sun shines brightly and gardens burst with color, there’s nothing quite like a dish that captures the essence of summer. Introducing

A quick and easy tomato sauce recipe for busy families.

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