Growing Food
Growing Food is edible gardening and food security.
– Growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to promote self-sufficiency and reduce food costs.
– Interest in heirloom varieties and seed saving.
– Kitchen gardening
– Supporting local food systems and reducing the carbon footprint of food production.
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Blood Orange Marmalade Recipe
I thought the Blood Orange Marmalade would be a fascinating one to try and a way to pave the way to making Seville Orange…
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Nasturtiums, An Incredible Edible
Author: Nancy McDonald, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) are wonderful flowers for both our gardens and kitchens. This vibrant annual comes from…
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Is Cucumber A Fruit Or Vegetable?
Here’s the deal! Did you ever ask yourself this question – “Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?” All fruits and veggies are very…
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Mixing it Up: Combining Edibles with Ornamentals
Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton Just a few decades ago, planting ornamental plants and food crops together would have been frowned upon…
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Edible Flowers You Can Grow
Author: Claire McCaughey, Master Gardeners of Lanark County. Edible flowers have long been part of the cuisines of distinct cultures. Take, for example, squash…
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When is My Garlic Ready to harvest?
Author: Dale Odorizzi, Master Gardeners of Lanark County; published with permission Garlic is a wonderful crop. You plant it in October, mulching it well…
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Grow Your Own Blueberries
Author: Claire Leduc, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission There are not many treats better than fresh berries. Ripe blueberries are no exception.…
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Homemade Vinegars From the Garden
Author: Rebecca Last, Gardening at Last, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission I really enjoy finding culinary uses for my plants. So, I was thrilled…
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Growing Ginger Root
Author: Penka Matanska, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Testing the boundaries of what can be grown in Ottawa, Canadian climate Zone 5a,…
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Canada’s Green Acres: Finding Your Perfect Farm for Sale
From British Columbia’s vineyards to Alberta’s wheat fields and Quebec’s dairy farms, Canada offers a variety of rural properties. However, as a prospective farm…
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Edible Native Plants
Do you imagine how much traditional gardening practices are harming our planet? If not, you may contribute to soil depletion, water pollution, biodiversity loss,…
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My Mulberry Decided to Bear Fruit
I came back in the afternoon to pick them and they were gone! Apparently, mulberries are a favourite of my various bird neighbours. Greetings…
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Borage Self Seeds and Attracts Pollinators
To me, borage is an herb that is one of the best plants to grow for pollinators. Bumblebees and butterflies are always enjoying it…
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Spring Garden into Summer
As spring advances and summer sets in, Judith shares valued observations on ticks, virburnums and transplanting herbs and vegetables. Greetings fellow gardeners, It is…
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Bees Need Water and the Bee Hotel
Bees need water and this water is a good source for the bees in the hotels. My pond has some cattails that need to…
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8 Tips For Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation At Home
Sustainability refers to the capacity to maintain a process over an extended duration while minimizing adverse impacts on the environment. Interestingly, mushrooms exhibit this…
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Growing and Cultivating Vanilla Plants
The vanilla plant is an orchid. There are approximately 110 species of vanilla orchid, but only two of these produce commercial vanilla. About 15…
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Try Fermenting Tomato Seeds to Improve Seed Quality
I cut tomatoes to open them, scooped out the seeds and put them in a jar with some water. This caused the seeds to…
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Spring Plants To Consider Growing
As the days get longer and warmer with the arrival of spring, many people are eager to enjoy the outdoors and start gardening. Whether…
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Health Benefits of Pineapples
The pineapple is the only edible bromeliad available today, and it offers many health benefits. It is a complex plant with dozens of individual…
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The oldest herbal book in the Americas
CRUZ – BADIANO MEXICAN CODEX The Libellus de medicinalibus indorum herbis, better known as the Cruz-Badiano Codex (of Mexican medicinal plants) is the oldest…
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Growing All My Peppers in Pots
I found that peppers growing with flowers that attracted pollinators did better that those that were planted by themselves. I think a splash of…
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Microgreens for Breakfast
Microgreens often start with two little leaves, and then they will get a couple more. This is the time that I clip them as…
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How To Grow Mushrooms From Scratch
Many people are becoming interested in growing mushrooms for personal consumption. Mushrooms are growing in popularity because they’re excellent sources of protein, fiber, antioxidants, and selenium. You can find…
