October 2019 – The Trials and Tribulations of an Urban Farmer

Gardens Past and Pumpkins

27 Oct 201923 Feb 2020

This week is all about Halloween. Although jack-'o-lanterns were originally carved from turnips, pumpkins are now the standard. While I have baked my share of pies and carved a good…

Keeping Squirrels out of the Hanging Baskets

20 Oct 201923 Feb 2020

Critters can invade any garden. Pollinators including bees are indispensable to growth. Spider mites, like those that devoured my friend Carsey’s newly planted balcony garden, are unwelcome. Furry creatures can…

Growing Conditions for Cherry Tomatoes

13 Oct 201923 Feb 2020

This weekend marks Canadian Thanksgiving. I am not sure why it is earlier than that of our American counterparts, but I am guessing it is because it tends to get…

Spring Gardening in Colder Climates

6 Oct 201923 Feb 2020

I grew up in a mining city in Northern Ontario. Up there snow can arrive as soon as September and doesn't usually disappear until mid-May. The Southern Ontario Victoria Day…