The rise in popularity of low- or “no-maintenance” (ha!) landscapes is part of a simultaneous trend: the one where you’re supposed to do everything perfectly, yet have it all look effortless.
Vegetable seeds to sow in early spring
Wondering which seeds to start in Vancouver in February or March? These tips for getting your vegetable garden started apply across the Pacific Northwest and similarly mild climates.
Then and Now on Heavy Petal
It’s been 15 years since I wrote my first post on Heavy Petal. Ten since my first book was published. Five since my last post.
Growing food in small spaces: an interview on the Living Homegrown podcast
Have you subscribed to the Living Homegrown Podcast yet? If you’re interested in homesteading, canning, preserving, or gardening, it’s an absolute must. Masterfully produced and hosted by Teresa Loe, one of the loveliest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, the Living Homegrown Podcast is all about living “farm fresh without the farm.” Just like […]
Small-Space Vegetable Gardens: the book
Hello friends. Happy New Year. I have good news! With the start of the new year comes the launch of Small-Space Vegetable Gardens: Growing Great Edibles in Containers, Raised Beds, and Small Plots. That’s right: a new book! Well, sort of. Let me explain. Small-Space Vegetable Gardens is designed to give you all the information–and […]
In anticipation of summer
There’s a rule among gardeners that no matter when someone visits your garden, it always looked better the week before. The week before, the roses were in full bloom. The week before, the mustard greens weren’t riddled with flea beetle buckshot. The week before, the weeds hadn’t yet surpassed the growth of your plants. Maybe […]
Seed bombing on CBC News
Lila and I were recently exposed on CBC News as renegade seed bombers. Check out this short clip to watch how we make seed bombs and green up our neighbourhood.
Nurturing Neighbourhoods: It’s as Simple as Sharing
Mie Ma is my new neighbour. Last summer, my family and I left our home of nearly seven years. Even though we moved only two blocks away, it was a big move. We left a tight-knit group of neighbours that had, over the years, become close friends. Although I was excited about our new home, […]