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Summer in a Jar: How to Make Homemade Canned Peaches 🍑

There’s something about a perfectly ripe Ontario peach that just tastes like summer. Sweet, juicy and almost impossible to eat without making a little bit of a mess, fresh peaches are one of those seasonal treats we wish would stick around a little longer. The good news? They can. Canning peaches is a surprisingly simple way to capture that fresh summer flavour and enjoy it long after peach season has ended. And when you start

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Optimizing Your Backyard Kitchen Garden

Using Containers & Raised Beds for Maximum Yield There’s nothing quite like stepping into your backyard and picking fresh ingredients straight from your own garden. Whether you have a large yard or a small patio, creating a productive kitchen garden is easier than you think—especially when you use containers and raised beds to your advantage. Why Choose Containers & Raised Beds? Both options give you more control, better results, and a more enjoyable gardening experience.

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What to Prune in March in Ontario: Small Fruits & Garden Shrubs

March is the perfect time for pruning many fruit plants and shrubs in Southern Ontario. While plants are still dormant, pruning encourages stronger growth, better fruit production, and healthier plants throughout the growing season. If you’re preparing your garden for spring, here are the small fruits and shrubs that benefit most from March pruning. Pruning Raspberries in Early Spring Raspberries produce best when old canes are removed each year. In March: Remove dead canes that

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Winterizing your Vegetable Bed

As we step into fall, we need to start thinking about winterizing our gardens and in particular need to make the effort to tidy our vegetable garden beds makes it easy to begin growing the following spring. Not only is this just good housekeeping for improved aesthetics in your backyard but it also cuts down on the spread of pests and plant diseases. Simply follow these simple steps and you’ll be ahead of the game

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