Julia Dimakos Blog
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The Gardening Girl blog is managed by Julia Dimakos who enjoys teaching what she has learned in her many years of gardening. Her blog features articles on topics such as vegetable gardening, seed starting, gardening tips, cooking tips, and more.
Julia Dimakos Blog
1w ago
While sweet potatoes may not be the first crop that comes to mind for the northern half of North America, their potential for success in these regions is often underestimated. Despite their reputation for high heat requirements and long growing seasons, sweet potatoes can thrive in the north, offering a unique and rewarding addition to ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
2M ago
In 2017, I created my original Seed Company Round-Up. It is listed under the header “Resources” and lists my favourite seed companies in Canada and the U.S. If you had the opportunity to visit it and found it helpful, thank you. If you haven’t, I’m excited to announce that I have recently updated my seed ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
2M ago
If you’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly gardening project that can be done indoors, I’ve got you covered! Let’s grow a container of microgreens right on your windowsill. It’s fun and a great learning experience, and your children will see how easy it can be to grow their own food without a garden. Let’s grow ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
2M ago
Every winter, I enjoy combing through the various seed catalogues, searching for something new to grow. It’s fun to plant something not sold in stores and discover its flavour for the first time. Last year, I discovered Lovage! Lovage (Levisticum officianale) is a perennial herb of the Parsley family. It has a celery-like flavour, with ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
5M ago
If you live where winter temperatures drop below freezing and have rosemary growing in your garden, consider transitioning your plants indoors for the winter since this frost-tender plant will not overwinter in temperatures below -10 Celsius / 14 Fahrenheit. To successfully move your rosemary plant indoors, it requires several conditions to overwinter successfully. One thing ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
5M ago
With the holiday season fast approaching, you may be thinking about buying that perfect gift for the gardener in your life, or maybe you’re looking to treat yourself. That being said, my 2023 Holiday Gift Guide should have something for everyone. This list is a collection of my favourite items. All items listed are ones ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
6M ago
One of the simplest vegetables to grow is carrots. Simply sow your seeds, water, and wait. If all goes well, you will harvest one of the tastiest root vegetables, a staple ingredient in most kitchens. However, carrots are not always as easy as one thinks. Things can go wrong, resulting in heartache and disappointment. Either ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
11M ago
Also known as “leaf mold”, leaf compost is the result of leaving your fallen leaves to decompose for a period of time. In the end, you are left with a beautiful black compost that is ready to be added to your vegetable garden. It’s free, 100% natural and high in nutrients. However, there is a ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
11M ago
A popular houseplant, well-known to most, is the Phalaenopsis Orchid. Also known as the “Moth” orchid, it is widely available in most garden centres, grocery stores and plant nurseries. Although there are many other species of orchids available on the market, Phalaenopsis orchids are the most popular and the easiest to find. In this post ..read more
Julia Dimakos Blog
11M ago
It’s been years since I’ve purchased green onions. Green onions are technically onions plants, grown from seed in their first year. Planted in the early spring, the base of the onion swells and develops into an onion bulb. Since onions are biennials, meaning they produce seeds in their second year, an onion bulb will sprout again ..read more