French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus). Sorrel is a short-lived perennial, hardy to Zone 4. Sorrel is grown for its tart, citrusy-flavoured leaves used raw in salads or cooked like spinach, and forms the basis of the famous French sorrel soup.
Cultivation:…
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum). Chives are an easy-to-grow perennial herb used primarily for the mildly garlic-flavoured leaves. The flowers are also edible and can be used as a garnish in salads. Chives are best used fresh, but chopped leaves can be…
Basil (Ocimum basilicum). Basil is a tender annual herb valued in many cuisines. There are several different cultivars of basil, the ones with purple leaves being especially ornamental.
Cultivation: Classic Genovese basil may grow 60 centimetres tall or more, while…
The location is in Toronto. It is a city allotment plot 24′ by 40′.
For the past 25 years this plot has been amended only with cow manure. Every spring it was rotovated. This is now going to cease.
One…
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My name is Marcela and I am looking for a place that will test my garden soil. Cole’s Notes – last year my tomatoes and cucumbers were horribly effected by “something” in the soil (that’s my guess) that…
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About 6 weeks ago I dug up part of my lawn and made it into to a space for growing vegetables.
I had put a tarp over the area and about 2 weeks ago lifted the tarp ,…
Can you please help me with calculating the amount of soil (and other ingredients) needed to fill 4’x4’ garden bed (12”deep). I am buying 2 of these for my parents to put in their back yard. They will grow mainly…
Hello Master Gardeners, We are thrilled to be living in a home — for the first time — that has space for a small garden. We are hoping to grow some vegetables and herbs in stainless steel container garden. Do…
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I am building a raised bed on a patio (picture included). Can you suggest a plastic liner to place inside to hold the soil? Will a pond liner work the best? Where can I get this liner? I am…
