Category Archives: Edible Gardening
Grow your own food — even in small spaces. Discover how to plant herbs, leafy greens, edible flowers, and more with guides tailored for Vancouver’s unique growing conditions.
Garlic Scapes, the Second Harvest Most Gardeners Waste
Garlic scapes are the curling stalk hardneck garlic sends up in early summer. What they[...]
When Should You Cut Garlic Scapes
When to cut garlic scapes: wait for one full curl, then snip above the top[...]
Can You Plant Supermarket Garlic in Canada? What Actually Happens
Wondering if you can plant supermarket garlic in Canada? Here is what really happens in[...]
How Deep Should Garlic Be Planted in Canada? Depth and Spacing by Zone
How deep to plant garlic in Canada, with depth and spacing by zone, mulch depth,[...]
Does Clove Size Matter When Planting Garlic? Yes, More Than You Think
Garlic clove size in October decides head size in July. How to sort cloves, which[...]
Hardneck vs Softneck Garlic in Canada: Which One to Plant This Fall
Hardneck vs softneck garlic, explained for Canadian gardens. Cold needs, scapes, storage life, and which[...]
The Giant Fruitless Tomato: Why a Big, Beautiful Plant Gives You Nothing to Eat
Big leafy tomato plant but no fruit? A Vancouver gardener explains the one July feeding[...]
Grow Vegetables in Under 30 Days: 5 Fast-Growing Crops for Canadian Gardeners
The Joy of That First Harvest Hi, I’m Darrell Smith, owner of DH Garden Centre[...]
Garden Centre in Vancouver: 7 Proven Tips to Maximize Your Pepper Harvest
Garden centre in Vancouver: Want bigger, better peppers in your backyard? Discover expert-approved tips from[...]
How to Grow Okra in Canada, from Seed to Harvest
Grow Your Own Okra in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide for Gardeners Okra, often affectionately known[...]
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