top of page

Seed to Harvest: Gardening Tips & Inspiration
Search


Perennial Profiles: Columbines
Columbines ( Aquilegia  spp.) are beloved perennials known for their graceful, nodding flowers and airy foliage. Blooming from late...
Martha's Garden
Jun 222 min read
Â
Â
Â


Gardening in the Shade: Beautiful and Productive Plants for Low-Light Spaces
Not every garden basks in all-day sunshine—and that’s perfectly fine. Many plants thrive in partial or full shade, offering gardeners the...
Martha's Garden
Mar 264 min read
Â
Â
Â


Growing Unique Vegetables in Canada: Heirlooms, Rare Finds, and Hidden Gems
Growing your own vegetables is rewarding, but adding unique and rare varieties to your garden makes the experience even more exciting....
Martha's Garden
Feb 123 min read
Â
Â
Â


Canadian Gardening Resources – Expert Tips & Trusted Organizations
Gardening in Canada comes with unique challenges, from varying climate zones to soil conditions. Whether you're growing flowers,...
Martha's Garden
Feb 123 min read
Â
Â
Â


Growing in Containers: A Guide to Thriving Plants in Small Spaces
Container gardening is a versatile and rewarding way to grow plants, whether you have a small balcony, patio, or simply want to add some...
Martha's Garden
Feb 13 min read
Â
Â
Â


Understanding Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Hybrid, and GMO Seeds
When you’re shopping for seeds or planning your garden, the terms "heirloom," "open-pollinated," "hybrid," and "GMO" often appear. Each...
Martha's Garden
Jan 203 min read
Â
Â
Â


Start Seeds Indoors – No Big Space? No Problem!
You don’t need a large space to start seeds indoors and grow a thriving garden. With just a small area, a few key supplies, and some...
Martha's Garden
Jan 113 min read
Â
Â
Â


Understanding Frost Dates in Canada: Plan Your Garden for Success
Understanding frost dates is essential for Canadian gardeners. These dates indicate the average last spring frost and first fall frost,...
Martha's Garden
Nov 10, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


How to Get Started with Cucumber Growing: Your Essential Q&A Guide
There's nothing like cucumbers fresh from your own garden. Here are some essential cucumber growing Q&A's to help you with a successful...
Martha's Garden
Oct 8, 20242 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Growing Tomatoes: Tips for a Successful Harvest
Are you new to growing tomatoes? Haven't started tomatoes from seed? This guide will help to get you growing. The first step to growing...
Martha's Garden
Mar 20, 20244 min read
Â
Â
Â


How to Improve Germination Rates for Your Garden Seeds
Seeds of perennials that typically grow in colder climates may need cold stratification before they germinate. Cold stratifying seeds at...
Martha's Garden
Mar 10, 20241 min read
Â
Â
Â


Sign Up Now!
Subscription sign-up for the 2022 season is now open!
Martha's Garden
Apr 23, 20221 min read
Â
Â
Â


Subscribe now for the 2019 Season
Subscription sign-up is now open! ​ A variety of tremendously unique fresh vegetables (and orchard fruits when available) Starting in...
Martha's Garden
Apr 30, 20191 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page