Unbelievably, it is the middle of September. Autumn has arrived. Where did summer go? I think I ask that question every year as endless hot, dry nights turn into cool, misty mornings. Sunflowers are still smiling, tomato vines are listing as … Continue reading
Author Archives: Lynda
How to Plant Garlic
I’ve only grown garlic for the past 3 years, but have had good success with this easy, low maintenance crop. I plant cloves in my garden sometime between mid-September through to November. The garlic will be ready to harvest the … Continue reading
Small Space ~ High Yield
A common concern among prospective vegetable gardeners, is that they don’t think they have enough space to make growing food worthwhile. How could a small space produce an ample amount, since farmers use acres of land? Others are concerned … Continue reading
CVHS Garden Tour 2013
On Sunday, August 11, I opened our front yard vegetable garden to the Comox Valley Horticultural Society members. Over 85 people strolled through the garden, admiring and collecting ideas on how to transform their own lawns to food. We discussed interplanting … Continue reading
Rain Protection
Just a fun way to keep our June rains off of my tomato plants 🙂 I attached the thrift shop umbrella finds to the tomato stakes with strips of cloth … I will let you know if the moisture barriers … Continue reading