The Dream Team Behind Your Dream Garden
Our mission is to provide gardeners of all abilities and experience levels with confidence, trusted information, and plenty of inspiration. We believe that gardens not only offer food and beauty, but also the opportunity to experiment, discover, and connect with nature.
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In this 40-minute video, take a virtual visit through Niki’s amazing vegetable garden as she shares the various garden covers she uses to grow more food!
Niki spotlights handy season extenders like cold frames, mini hoop tunnels, and row covers, which protect her veggies from both pests and extreme weather.
Learn how easy it is to harvest year-round, even in a cold climate.
ABOUT NIKI
Niki Jabbour is the award-winning author of four books: The Year Round Vegetable Gardener, Groundbreaking Food Gardens, Veggie Garden Remix, and Growing Under Cover. Niki is also the host and executive producer of her popular radio show, The Weekend Gardener, and writes for magazines like Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and Birds & Blooms.
When she’s not writing, speaking, or broadcasting about food gardening Niki is harvesting year-round from her 30 raised bed vegetable gardens in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Seed-starting simplified.
With the potential to save money on your grocery bill, seed starting becomes more than a hobby; it's a smart financial move for your household.
Here's what our Seed-Starting Chart offers:
- Find Your Favorites and Save Money: With detailed information on 25 vegetables, 5 herbs, and 5 flowers, watch your grocery bill dwindle as your garden grows.
- Germination at a Glance: Specific temperature ranges, days to germination, and expert tips ensure your seedlings thrive, translating into more food on the table and less waste.
- Planting Precision: Indoor and outdoor sowing times, tailored to each plant, mean a garden that's always in season.
- Succession Planting Simplified: Keep the bounty flowing with continuous harvest strategies that keep your table laden with fresh produce.
This PDF guide is your first step toward a self-sufficient and financially savvy garden.
