Hi! My name is Erin and I’m based in Ontario, Canada (USDA hardiness zone 5a, Canadian hardiness zone 6a) . I’m passionate about gardening- especially growing veggies- and I’ve turned my love of gardening into a career! I have a Horticulture Certificate with a focus on Greenhouse Production from the University of Guelph. I previously worked at a small-scale organic market garden and I’ve recently relocated to start a market garden of my own! I have also volunteered with my local Master Gardeners chapter and was on the Board of Directors for my local Horticultural Society.
Gardening aside, my favorite way to spend my free time is with my husband and our four kitties!
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Cold-Hardy Crops
As the last remains of snow melt away and temperatures gradually warm up, gardeners start dreaming of putting in the first crops of the season. While we often look forward to planting summer crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, the early spring can be a season of great abundance and should not be overlooked!
What are Cold-Hardy Crops? There are several cold-hardy crops that will grow in cooler temperatures and can withstand a mild frost or even a freeze....
What Are Heirloom Varieties?
As a gardener, you might have heard of heirloom plant varieties. But what are they exactly? Interestingly, there isn’t a consistent definition for what qualifies as an heirloom variety. Some groups define heirlooms as varieties that have existed for over 50 years, while some set the bar at 100 years. Others define them as varieties that existed prior to World War II. While there isn’t a consistent standard, what is true of all heirloom varieties is their seeds have been passed down for many generations and they will grow “true to type”....
