Lunar Planting 101 by Jack Kouwenhoven
Just follow the moon symbols depicting the moon phases on your calendar and fill in the “O”s on the chart for the new moon 1st and last...
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- Feb 27, 2018
- 2 min
Growing Berries and Currants by Jack Kouwenhoven
It surprises me not, that only about two percent of gardeners grow currants although quite a few had grown them in the past. The reason...
- May 17, 2017
- 2 min
Pruning Spring Flowering Shrubs by Jack Kouwenhoven
In order to maintain a shrub’s intended shape a thinning method of pruning is required. By no means will I attempt to describe every...
- Mar 28, 2017
- 1 min
Lawn Maintenance Part 1 – Jack Kouwenhoven
Moss problems are attributable to poor drainage, shade, wrong pH, but more than likely low soil nutrient levels. White clover and...
- Mar 8, 2017
- 1 min
Some notes on fertilizing and pest control with Jack Kouwenhoven
Soluble Sulphur: (garden sulphur) 5 grams per litre (1 Tble spoon/gallon of water). To reduce pH in winter spray over entire garden where...
- Feb 9, 2017
- 3 min
Garden Soils with Jack Kouwenhoven
There are few things that all gardens have in common, but they all consist of some sort of soil. Garden soil is very variable. Some of us...
- Feb 8, 2017
- 2 min
The Carrot (Caucus Carrot) by Jack Kouwenhoven
This well known and favourable vegetable of many people belongs to the “umbelliferae” family. It is a biennial herb, which flowers the...
- Jul 27, 2016
- 3 min
Growing Broccoli with Jack Kouwenhoven
Broccoli is one of our favourite vegetables, not only for its flavour, but also for its versatility and calcium values. It is therefore a...
- Jul 18, 2016
- 3 min
Growing Tomatoes with Jack Kouwenhoven
For the average gardener the tomato is probably the most popular vegetable (fruit). Even in a small garden there is room for a few tomato...
- Jul 10, 2016
- 4 min
Growing the wonderful beet - with Jack Kouwenhoven
Before you start planting it’s a good idea to give the beet seeds an overnight soaking in a shallow dish of water that has a teaspoon of...
- Jun 10, 2016
- 2 min
Growing Leeks with Jack Kouwenhoven
Leeks are a very hardy vegetable that is fairly easy to grow. Leeks are quite suitable for growing in a small garden. There are early and...