The heavy rains of winter are just around the corner and it is time to put the vegetable garden to bed. Here are a few tips from Tara Moreau at UBC Botanical Garden and me, the Green Man. You ...

Snow is in the forecast for Friday night, which means that your vegetable garden will take a beating. Don't fear, just a bit of cleaning could help you salvage the last of your crop.

In this informative video, learn how I prepare my vegetable garden beds using wood chip for sustainable and effective gardening. Discover step-by-step methods for improving soil health and promoting ...

Winter gardening is not just for seasoned gardeners. With a little preparation and the right techniques, you can turn your vegetable garden into a winter pantry. Read on to find out how to prepare ...

Most vegetable gardens need full sun or at least six full hours of sunlight per day. And in winter when the ground stays moist and wet for longer, you are going to want that sunshine so that your ...

Before planting any vegetables in the garden, be sure to add your preplant fertilizer. Vegetables are classified as light feeders, requiring two to four pounds of 8-8-8 fertilizer per 100 to 300 ...

Question: I would like to plan my vegetable garden early so I can take full advantage of the entire growing season. What preparations do I need to be making now?

Andrew Capogna of Capogna Flowers in Kingsville, talks about potential increased demand for vegetable plants, and the challenges the garden centre is having from COVID-19, Thursday, April 23, 2020.

Prepare your vegetable garden for spring Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, lettuce and rocket are more productive in raised beds filled with fertile soil. Vegetable garden produce. Picture: iStock ...

If you are fortunate enough to live close to the ocean in southwestern B.C., your garden can remain productive through the winter. Well, at least part of it can.

To help you get started, I have compiled a few tips on how to prepare your garden for winter. Plants, the soil, and even tools need attention before the cold settles in.