by Minter Country Garden | Aug 14, 2019
Winter Vegetables in BC In the Lower Mainland and the Valley, fast crops, like lettuce, some brassicas, peas, beans, radishes, Swiss chard, and beets, can easily go in now, especially from started crops or transplants, for harvesting from September through next March...
by Minter Country Garden | Jul 29, 2019
Summertime in our gardens should be the ultimate outdoor sensory retreat. The wonderful long evenings on the deck or patio should be the antidote to the stress we all feel during our busy days. The big question is: can our decks, patios and gardens meet the challenge?...
by Minter Country Garden | Jul 16, 2019
From looking lush and vibrant to becoming peppered with pests, our edible gardens can go awry pretty quickly at this time of year. Pests and diseases are in full force right now, so we need to be at the top of our game to keep our gardens healthy, strong and producing...
by Minter Country Garden | Jun 26, 2019
School will soon be out and kids will be full of glee, excited for the plethora of adventures that summer will surely bring… and then, by week two, they’ll be looking for things to do. Bring on the garden! Gardening is an art, a science and a life skill that is...
by Minter Country Garden | Jun 14, 2019
There’s been quite a resurgence in demand for fresh herbs to add new flavours to our foods, but herbs aren’t just for dinner any more! Their zesty flavours are being added to everything from cocktails to ice cream, vinegar to salt rubs, and so much more. Not to...
