Saving seed from vegetables and flowers is a great way to save money and share your seeds withothers. The first thing to consider is what seeds to save. Choose plants that are open pollinated andnot hybrid as hybrids do not…
Pizza Garden
Q: I’ve got my three children, aged 5 to 11, confined to home now due to COVID19. What can you suggest to introduce them to vegetable gardening? A: Most children love to get their hands dirty and eating the fruits…
The Gardening Season Starts in February With Seeds
Column for Puslinch Pioneer, February 2020 By Ben Cullen Feb-“brrr”-uary might be the only month that makes an onomatopoeia, and a somewhat bleak one. With this bleakness, you might think gardeners dread February. But you would be mistaken. Most avid…
Seedy Confessions of Master Gardeners
A summary of advice excerpted from Master Gardener emails and chat groups. Start Dates Check seed packets for information on start dates, lighting requirements, sowing depth, and optimal germination and growing temperatures. Internet sites and books will help with this…
Electrify Your Garden: Grow Artichokes and Cardoon!
I have always been attracted to gigantic perennials to add both structure and architectural interest to our garden. This is true of both the borders and kitchen garden on our property. Two plants that I have constantly returned to when…