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How to grow kale
vegetable gardening4 min read

How to grow kale

Due to its resilient nature kale is suitable to grow in hardiness zones 2-10. Which is pretty much all of them! It’s a cool-weather crop which makes it ideal for spring or fall harvests.

May 8, 2025Read More →
companion planting
vegetable gardening6 min read

Companion planting guide

Ally, friend, confidant, co-worker, bff, whatever you want to call them, did you know that plants have natural companions too. When planted next to each other these plants can help one another thrive in the garden.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Goodbye to leggy seedlings
vegetable gardening2 min read

Goodbye to leggy seedlings

If you’re new to using grow lights you may be surprised by just how close your seedlings need to be them. It’s close! It’s very very close!

May 8, 2025Read More →
Summer squash growing guide
vegetable gardening5 min read

Summer squash growing guide

Our guide to get your summer squash from seed to table. These fast-growers can produce large amounts of fruits, resulting in summer long harvests.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Donna’s life long gardening journey
fabulous collaborators4 min read

Donna’s life long gardening journey

Introducing our new series, “gardenstead spotlight.” Where we highlight people like Donna, whose gardening passion travelled with her from Guyana, South America to Canada.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Orchid care guide
flowers3 min read

Orchid care guide

Looking for the perfect gift? Get an orchid! Not only are they show-stoppers but they can rebloom over and over. Plus, we’ve got you covered with a care guide.

May 8, 2025Read More →
How to deal with garden pests
flowers6 min read

How to deal with garden pests

Insects, often referred to as garden pests, are a natural part of the cycle of growing food. Don’t fret, it means your garden is alive but let’s take a closer look into finding some balance.

May 8, 2025Read More →
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