It’s Almost Garlic Planting Time

This year, we’re offering two different types of garlic to plant – Music or Legacy. Order early to avoid disappointment as garlic sells out quickly.

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How to Harvest Garlic Scapes, and a Delicious Recipe

It’s time to harvest garlic scapes. Here’s how to harvest them and a recipe for local garlic scape pesto recipe from Toronto chef Doug McNish.

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The Sweetest Gift for Mom this Mother’s Day?

What’s sweeter than a mother’s love? If you ask us, it’s stevia, a tropical plant that can be up to 300 times sweeter than sugar

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Tip 23: Grow Faster Spring Onions (even in winter!)

Use the bottoms of grocery store green onions to grow your own all year long

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Tip 22: Storing Seeds Properly

Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry place. Some seeds need to planted out every year while others can be kept for a few years with good germination rates.

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Tip 21: What Are Some Beautiful and Edible Ground Cover Plants?

Lemon thyme, pennyroyal mint, lavender, strawberries, oregano, and wintergreen can be used as edible ground covers.

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The 2012 YUF Catalog Now Available Online

Get a head start on your 2012 garden and see how Young Urban Farmers can help you get growing

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Tip 20: What are Good Insects For Your Garden?

Ladybugs, praying mantis, and bees are all great insects to look for in your garden.

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Tip 19: What Are Invasive Plants?

Invasive plants can threaten native plants and animal habitats. They vary based on your climate and location.

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Tip 18: What is Xeriscaping?

Xeriscaping means designing a landscape with minimal maintenance and low or no external watering.

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