All posts in: "extending your growing season"

  1. SEED OF THE WEEK: Early Greens

    There are lots of seeds that love growing in the cool weather. Click here to find out more.

  2. When is the best time for planting?

    Many years ago, Grandma used to say don’t plant until after the full moon in June. Many people still wait until well into June before…

  3. What’s a good Maritime Growing Guide for late Season planting?

    West Coast Seeds make planning for your late season planting a breeze!  Check out these great resources: Maritime Growing Guide Fall & Winter Growing Guide …

  4. SEED OF THE WEEK: Kohlrabi

    Kohlrabi is an unusual looking cold weather crop like other Brassica family plants – it has a crisp texture with a mild Brassica flavour hints…

  5. SEED OF THE WEEK: Mid-Season Planting

    Even though it is mid-July, there is time to grow many crops that don’t mind the cold of Fall. Spinach may not germinate now in…

  6. Why Harvest Regularly?

    It’s mid-July and it’s harvesting time for many crops. It is very important to harvest regularly: by doing so the plant will keep on flowering…

  7. Backyard Greenhouse Do’s & Don’ts

    Don’t worry if you missed our “Growing in a Greenhouse” workshop!  Here are all the basics to get set up for this season: Growing in…

  8. Build Your Own Row Cover

    Our Row Cover workshop was fun and productive for everyone who attended!  In case you missed it, here are the step-by-step instructions on how to…

  9. Extending Your Season: Row Covers

    Build your own row cover in this hands-on workshop!

  10. Extending Your Growing Season

    Learn the “how to” of extending your growing season using row covers, mini-hoops and cold frames! Materials: Powerpoint Presentation Handout with tips on how to…