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Dig in and let’s turn your garden into a blooming sensation! 🍓🥬🍎🌶️🌺

One of my favourite parts of growing a garden is turning the harvest into something delicious! 🥕🍅🌿Today’s garden-to-tabl...
09/09/2026

One of my favourite parts of growing a garden is turning the harvest into something delicious! 🥕🍅🌿

Today’s garden-to-table creations: roasted carrot & ginger soup and roasted tomato sauce. There’s something so satisfying about knowing exactly where your food came from—and making the most of what you grew. ❤️🌱

What’s your favourite way to turn your garden harvest into a meal?

08/29/2026

🐟✨ A little pond transformation!

When we first put our goldfish in the pond, some were the classic bright gold 🧡, while others were much darker—almost grey/black.

Well… one of those dark little fish has officially changed sides! 😆🐟

Apparently, goldfish can change colour as they grow, and this little guy decided it was time for a makeover.

I’m curious to see if any of the other dark ones change colour too!

Have you ever had a goldfish change colour? 🐠💛

🍅 Tomato harvest tip! 🍅Did you know you don’t have to wait until your tomatoes are completely ripe to pick them?I like t...
08/24/2026

🍅 Tomato harvest tip! 🍅

Did you know you don’t have to wait until your tomatoes are completely ripe to pick them?

I like to harvest mine when they just start to blush—when the first hint of colour appears. They’ll continue ripening beautifully indoors, and picking them at this stage can help reduce the risk of splitting, cracking, pests, and damage from weather. Plus, it gives me a chance to bring them inside before something else gets to them! 😅

I simply leave them on the counter at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and let them finish ripening until they’re perfectly juicy and flavourful. 🍅❤️

Now I want to know… what’s your favourite way to use up a big tomato harvest?
🍝 Sauce?
🥗 Fresh salsa?
🥪 BLTs?
🍅 Tomato salad?
🔥 Roasted tomatoes?

Drop your favourite tomato recipe in the comments! 👇

The fall garden is officially underway! 🌱🍂While everyone is focused on harvesting, August is also the perfect time to st...
08/06/2026

The fall garden is officially underway! 🌱🍂

While everyone is focused on harvesting, August is also the perfect time to start thinking about your second season. Cooler temperatures and fewer pests make fall one of my favourite times to grow vegetables.

For our fall harvest, I seeded:
🥕 Carrots
🫜 Beets
🥬 Lettuce
🌿 Cilantro
🌿 Dill
🔴 Radishes
🍠 Rutabaga

Before planting, I mixed in plenty of finished compost from my backyard composter to feed the soil naturally, then gave everything a deep watering to help the seeds get off to a great start.

With a little planning now, we’ll be enjoying fresh, homegrown vegetables well into the fall. Don’t pack away your gardening tools just because it’s August—there’s still lots of growing season left!

What are you planting for your fall harvest?

Don’t pull your cilantro when it starts to flower! 🌿🌼Once cilantro bolts, many gardeners think it’s finished—but that’s ...
08/06/2026

Don’t pull your cilantro when it starts to flower! 🌿🌼

Once cilantro bolts, many gardeners think it’s finished—but that’s when it becomes one of the best plants in the garden for beneficial insects. The tiny white flowers are a magnet for bees, hoverflies, parasitic wasps, and other pollinators that help keep your garden healthy and productive.

Even better? Let the flowers mature into seeds, and you’ll have coriander to use in the kitchen or save for next year’s garden. One cilantro plant can produce hundreds of seeds, meaning you may never need to buy cilantro seed again. If you leave a few behind, you’ll often get volunteer cilantro popping up on its own the following season.

Sometimes the best thing you can do in the garden is… nothing at all. Let nature finish the job. 🌿🐝

August is when the garden really starts to reward all the work from spring. 🌱🍅The harvest is rolling in! Tomatoes are be...
08/06/2026

August is when the garden really starts to reward all the work from spring. 🌱🍅

The harvest is rolling in! Tomatoes are being picked at the first blush to finish ripening indoors, making room for the next fruits while helping reduce cracking, pests, and disease pressure. The vines are still loaded with tomatoes waiting for their turn.

The cucumbers just keep producing, the cantaloupes are sizing up nicely on the trellis, the hot peppers are finally bringing the heat, and the patty pan squash have been keeping us busy in the kitchen.

Every basket tells the story of months of planning, watering, weeding, and a little patience. It’s hard not to stop and appreciate how far the garden has come since those tiny seedlings just a few months ago.

What’s thriving in your August garden?

The garden isn’t just about growing food—it’s about creating a healthy ecosystem. 🌿🐸I’ve been adding more native plants ...
07/30/2026

The garden isn’t just about growing food—it’s about creating a healthy ecosystem. 🌿🐸

I’ve been adding more native plants around the pond and garden to support pollinators, birds, frogs, and other wildlife. Some of the additions include bulrushes, cardinal flower, broadleaf arrowhead, and swamp milkweed. Native plants are beautiful, low maintenance once established, and provide food and habitat for the species that belong here.

One of my favourite moments this summer has been seeing tiny frogs hopping around the garden. 🐸 These are the same tadpoles I shared photos of earlier in the season! Watching them transform from eggs to tadpoles and now little frogs has been such a rewarding reminder of why creating wildlife-friendly spaces matters.

Every native plant added is another step toward a healthier, more diverse backyard ecosystem. It’s amazing what happens when you give nature a little helping hand. 💚

🍅 I think these Roma tomatoes skipped leg day… they went straight to bulk season. 😂These are officially the biggest Roma...
07/26/2026

🍅 I think these Roma tomatoes skipped leg day… they went straight to bulk season. 😂

These are officially the biggest Roma tomatoes I’ve ever grown—and they’re not even ripe yet!

Grown from West Coast Seeds, these giants have me checking them daily like they’re about to break a world record. Now if they’d just hurry up and turn red… my pasta sauce plans are getting impatient. 🍝

Has anyone else grown monster Romas this year?

After several weeks of curing in the woodshed, our garlic is finally ready for storage! 🧄Now it’s time to trim the roots...
07/23/2026

After several weeks of curing in the woodshed, our garlic is finally ready for storage! 🧄

Now it’s time to trim the roots, gently brush away any excess dirt, and move the bulbs into our cold storage. Properly curing garlic before storing helps extend its shelf life, so we can enjoy our homegrown harvest for months to come.

Storage tip: Keep garlic in a cool, dark, dry, and well-ventilated space. The ideal storage temperature is around 0–4°C (32–40°F) with good airflow. Avoid storing it in plastic bags or airtight containers, as trapped moisture can lead to mold and sprouting.

There’s nothing better than reaching for your own homegrown garlic all winter long! 🧄❄️

Growing cantaloupe vertically is a great way to save space, improve airflow, and keep fruit off the ground, helping redu...
07/23/2026

Growing cantaloupe vertically is a great way to save space, improve airflow, and keep fruit off the ground, helping reduce pests and disease.

As the melons get bigger, they’ll need a little extra support to prevent them from pulling away from the vine. My favourite budget-friendly solution? Pantyhose from the dollar store! They’re inexpensive, stretchy, and gentle on the growing fruit. Simply tie each end to your trellis to create a sling that supports the melon as it matures.

A simple trick that keeps your vines happy—and your harvest growing strong! 🍈🌿

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