With the constant heat and drought, it may feel like summer will never end but in five short weeks the kids will be back in school (in some form or another) and the nights will be drawing in. If you have been enjoying summer harvests, consider fall crops as a way to extend the growing season. Similar to planting …
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The following post was contributed by Milo, an 11-year-old backyard gardener from Oakville. Okay, hi. My name is Milo, and today I’ll be showing you why I like gardening. Let’s start with what I like to grow. These are the plants/veggies that I grew last year: Cucumbers 2 types of Peppers Thyme Chocolate Mint Tomatoes And these are the …
The following is an interview with Halton Food Volunteer, Beth Martin. To begin, describe the ways that you are involved in your local community. Oh gosh, I hope you’re ready for a novel here. I’ve always been active in the community – through community gardens and volunteering. I first encountered Halton Food when I was working with a friend earlier in the …
Weeds are plants that are considered undesirable in that particular space. These plants compete with your desired fruit, vegetables, or flowers for nutrients, water, space, and light in your garden. There are hundreds of known garden weeds, some of which are invasive species. The following are the top ten weeds found in Ontario backyard gardens, as determined by your Halton Food Expert Gardeners. The Top …
