Tag: vegetables
7 Summer Garden Tips

7 Summer Garden Tips Do you have a garden? Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned gardener, there are a number of things you can do to help your garden grow. I have come up with 7 summer garden tips for you to consider when gardening this summer. Here are 7 summer garden tips: 1. […]
What to Plant in a Summer Vegetable Garden

What to Plant in a Summer Vegetable Garden If you’re planting a summer vegetable garden, you might be wondering what type of veggies you should plant. Certain vegetables are more likely to thrive in the heat than others. Here are some ideas on what to plant in a summer vegetable garden: 1. Tomatoes. […]
4 Fresh Fruit Vinaigrette Recipes ~ Orange, Strawberry, Lemon and Blueberry

Just in time for summer! 4 amazing fresh fruit vinaigrette recipes that you must try! They are super easy to prepare and so delicious. You can make the vinaigrettes year round, but I am really looking forward to picking fresh strawberries and blueberries in the fields this summer and making some batches in Mason jars. You […]
How to Make a Salad in a Jar

Have you tried making a salad in a jar? It’s a great idea as you can prepare a few jars at at time and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you would like to keep them refrigerated for a week, you must vacuum seal the Mason Jars. You can […]
Getting Dirty In The Garden – A Review & Giveaway 06/11 ~ CAN

Since moving to a bit more of a rural setting with 3 acres just over 5 years ago, I’ve been experimenting more with different types of gardening. I love the growing season after our long and dark winters and get really excited about the colours and smells the garden brings each growing season. I know […]
Farms in Ottawa

Bring the family for some great outdoor fun times at one of these farms in Ottawa! Proulx Sugar Bush & Berry Farm 1865 O’Toole Rd. Cumberland (Ottawa), ON K4C 1N2 Tel: 613-833-2417 or 613-833-9009 Fax: 613-833-0472 Email: proulx@proulxberryfarm.com Strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, sweet corn, and garden vegetables. March-April: Visit our sugarbush, see the maple production, enjoy a […]