IN THE GARDEN

As the temperature falls and the harvests change, you naturally begin to crave different foods. Those that are warmer, thicker and more satisfying...

Tomatoes are arguably one of the most beloved vegetables (or fruits, depending on who you ask) in the gardening world. And i pomodori are an abs...

You're reading this and it's the middle of winter. The ground is frozen solid, the garden might be covered in a blanket of snow and you're closer ...

If you're around an Italian table during the Holidays, there's no doubt you will find a fresh panettone at the centre of it. But this sweet brea...

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, almost all the food starts or finishes with extra virgin olive oil and garlic. Running out of either is worse ...

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 the most common thing you'll find in Italian-Canadian or Italian-American gardens. In fact, of all the family gardens I grew up...

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...