I have two questions here. 1. After a hearty year of garden veggies I feel like the soil could probably use some revitalizing. Am I better to wait to early spring to top dress my beds or now in the fall to let the nutrients work their way into the soil. 2. I have been keeping my coffee grounds and pulverized egg shells since spring. Am I better off to put them in the soil now to break down or again wait till spring ..read more

This is a unique and inspiring mix of colours (orange, yellow, white and purple. They are thinner and smaller than most modern carrots, but they do not compromise on sweetness. These planters have been filled with organic potting compost composed of a mixture of coconut coir (from coconut husks), soil and other natural elements which allow for the roots of the plants to easily absorb their nutrients ..read more

​ Carrots!! They’re so fun and satisfying to grow. (Look how joyful I am in the photo above!) When I ran a youth farm carrots were one of the crops the kids most loved to harvest. And, even as an adult, there’s something magical about digging in the soil and pulling out a golden yellow or earthy purple carrot. In our house, they’re one of the vegetables we’re able to grow and eat all year round. So, I devote a lot of space to growing as many as possible throughout the... Read more ..read more