When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the…
I thought it was about time I showed you what’s inside the Walkerland greenhouse this year! It looks very tidy and tame right…
Cover crops or “green manure” are a valuable part of building & maintaining good soil health, especially in a home garden. We use…
If you asked me what item every gardener should have I would excitedly exclaim “a Hori-Hori stainless steel weeding knife of course”! This…
Spring has finally arrived at Walkerland! I’ve got dirt under my nails, scrapes, bruises and aching muscles – I couldn’t be happier! I…
The three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, have been planted together in traditional Native American gardens for centuries. The three sisters support each…
In early spring when the ground is just thawing, chives are one of the first plants to emerge from the ground. They are…
When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the…
A neighbour called us this morning asking me if I had some soil. Having just dug my way into the greenhouse yesterday I…
Seeds are quite remarkable aren’t they? Such a tiny speck of life can grow into a massive plant, producing bountiful food. This is…