It’s Almost Seed Starting Time!

It’s almost seed-starting time—hurray! If you’ve been enjoying the off-season as an armchair gardener, it’s time to get up and start prepping for seed sowing. Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of […]
How To Read A Seed Pack

It’s seed-starting season! Before diving into the details of what to sow and when, Tanya is here to decode the back of every seed packet. Discover why taking the time […]
Sowing Seeds Indoors in March: A Guide for Southern Ontario Gardeners

As winter fades and spring beckons, it’s time for us gardeners to start sowing select seeds indoors! March is a crucial month for getting a head start on your garden […]
Spring Seed Planning: A Guide to Starting Your Garden Indoors

When our days start to get longer, spring is around the corner, I know it is time to prepare for the upcoming growing season. In planning the spring garden, whether […]
Your Spring Garden Prep & Maintenance Checklist

Ah, spring at last! Those of us who have been itching to get outside and play in the garden have finally gotten our wish—but don’t start hauling home your bedding […]
When to Plant Flowers and Vegetables in Southern Ontario

While the company of houseplants certainly brightens January’s short days, I can’t help but look forward to greener days. With weeks of winter left to go, now is the perfect […]
How to Start Seeds Indoors

Spring feels far away, but the ideal time of year for starting seeds indoors is right around the corner. If you’ve never taken on this fun, cost-effective, and rewarding project, […]
Beginner’s Guide to Veggie Gardening

It’s pretty fabulous that sustainable living is now “in vogue”. Lately, more than ever, I’ve been seeing new faces at Royal City Nursery asking about growing their own food from […]