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 Marmalade next year. Seville oranges are only available for a…
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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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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