Year ’round gardener series

I am probably not alone in this, but one of my first loves is food.

That, and knowing where it comes from.  After years studying exactly that question, and spending summer after summer grinding dirt into my knees, I had the happy opportunity to share some of what I’ve learned from numerous online, print and “walking” sources.  Think of this series as a ‘pay it forward’ for other enthusiastic gardeners looking for a  bit more information about what it’s like to garden where the earth is under several feet of snow half the year.  If you have tips or tricks to share, let us know in the comments.

• Spring into gardening
• Garden planning – one key element in a local diet
• “Faith in a seed” contributes to diversity of local gardens
• Urban Gardening: Growing beyond the traditional backyard garden
• Early harvests add local flavour to your menu
• A not-so-secret garden at Domaine Cataraqui
• Local foundations cultivate community through Mission jardins urbains
• Local youth play key role in annual “Friendship Harvest”
• Local harvests will be put to good use
• Canning tips to help savour summer flavour year ’round
• The autumn garden – winding down and planning ahead
• Homemade treats can help your jack-o-lanterns “save face”
• Garden with a bird’s-eye view