IN THE GARDEN

Imagine a holiday feast that includes fresh veggies grown in your backyard. Is it some kind of Christmas miracle? Do you need to ask Santa Claus...

Late fall can be a depressing time for veggie gardens. After a summer of bounty, most plants have been harvested, died from frost or stopped produ...

Growing up in an Italian household, most cooking starts with extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Running out of either is worse than running out of...

Have you ever looked at or tasted that perfect backyard veggie and thought how good it would be if they all turned out like that one? Well, there...

Lettuce, kale, spinach, chard, arugula, mustards and even herbs. When you think about “salad” today it’s usually a beautiful medley of colours, si...

Cantaloupes aren’t exactly a traditional item in Italian-Canadian or Italian-American gardens. In fact, of all the family gardens I grew up in, I ...

The saying goes “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Perhaps when it comes to tomatoes it should be “beauty is in the mouth of the beholder.” T...

When the middle of summer rolls around you’re sure to be in garden heaven. The picking of zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, beans, basil and...

For an herb that originated in Africa and Southeast Asia, basil has become a staple of Italian gardens and kitchens. While there are estimated to...

From first-hand experience, there’s nothing like growing up with a backyard garden. These spaces are a wonderland for children to get fresh air, ...

Of all the fruits and veggies you can plant and grow on your own, none can you taste the difference in more than tomatoes. The flavour level of so...

Growing fruits and veggies of your own is first and foremost a passion; one that can be passed down by generations and be a source of bonding for ...