Recent blog articles from Home for the Harvest

Bare root tree tips

Have you ordered trees online before? If not, you may be wondering what it’s like to buy trees over the…
Seed starting guide

Anyone can grow seeds into healthy plants with the right process and supplies. You don’t need to be born with…
Seedy Saturday

Seed swaps are annual community events at which gardeners trade (and sometimes purchase) plant seeds from other local gardeners and farmers. Nicknamed Seedy…
Permaculture

Ready to dive into learning about permaculture and permaculture principles? If you’re already an organic gardener and are looking for…
How to make a planting calendar for your garden

Once you’ve selected the crops for your garden and decided on the layout, it’s time to create a garden planting…
Garden map

Drawing a map of your future garden is possibly the most fun part of garden planning! When the soil outside…
Number of plants to grow

To grow a successful vegetable garden or flower border, pick the right number of plants for your space and goals.…
What to grow in your garden

Choose what to grow based on three filters: your climate, your available space, and what you actually eat. The best…
Types of gardens

In-ground gardens, container gardens, and raised bed gardens are the three main garden types for growing vegetables at home. Each…
How to find your growing zone

Figuring out your local planting zone is one of the most important steps when you start gardening. Your local climate growing…
How to find a garden mentor

Connecting with other gardeners is an essential factor in success when starting a garden. Experienced gardeners are often happy to…
How to set gardening goals

What’s your goal for your garden this season? Some gardeners hope to reduce the cost of groceries. Others are planning to show…
Mini wood bead wreath ornaments

Mini wood bead wreath ornaments are simple circular ornaments made by stringing natural wooden beads onto floral wire and shaping…
Natural Christmas decorations

With all the glitter and shine of the holiday season, it can be relaxing to spend a bit of quiet time…
Pinecone garland

Looking for a festive and traditional way to decorate your home for the holidays? Look no further than this easy…
Succulent bowl

Succulents are beautiful, low-maintenance, and fun to grow. By learning how to grow a succulent bowl, you can bring a…
Best gardening books

The best gardening books inspire us to create amazing gardens. This list of gardening books includes excellent references, wonderful classics, and genuinely good…
Minimalist wreath

These minimalist holiday wreaths are quick to make and lovely to look at. With fresh greenery, they’re festive on a doorway,…
Fall yard clean up

Fall yard cleanup makes a big difference preparing your garden for winter. A good fall cleanup will lead to a…
Okanagan pumpkin patch locations

The Okanagan is in full harvest season right now. With Thanksgiving and Halloween approaching, there are lots of pumpkins available locally.…
Leaf mold compost

It’s leaf mold season! Autumn leaves are the quintessential sign of fall. Lucky for us, they’re not only pretty…but also…
Community garden tips

Is this the year you join the local urban community garden or allotment? Here are the top community garden tips…
How to grow garlic

To grow garlic, start by choosing a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Plant garlic cloves in the fall, about 4-6…
Organic gardening mistakes

Wondering about organic gardening and trying not to make too many mistakes? There is something so wonderfully idyllic about a…
DIY drip irrigation systems

A DIY drip irrigation system is a set of hoses and connectors that have been cut and sized to fit…
Hugelkultur

Hugelkultur is a very efficient and productive composting method that can create an eco-friendly raised garden bed. Hugelkultur is a…
Harvesting garlic scapes

Harvest garlic scapes when they curl above the leaves and before they straighten. Cut them at the base where the…
Growing kale indoors

Growing kale indoors is totally possible and can be totally easy. You just have to make sure the baby kale…
How to use perlite in potting mix

Quality potting soil is incredibly important for your container plants. There are many different pre-mixed options available, but you can…
Permaculture for beginners

Permaculture is a design philosophy in which ecosystems are designed to mimic nature. In relation to gardening, permaculture encompasses many…