Monthly Archives: March 2014

Tip #104: Cut Bindweed, Don’t Pull It Out

Bindweed is a tough weed that can take a lot of diligence and persistence in getting rid of. Continually cut it back and put a thick layer of mulch to keep it under control.

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Seedy Saturday Scarborough 2014 Recap

On Saturday March 22nd, YUF attended Seedy Saturday Scarborough and showcased one of our newest planters, the Cascada Color self-watering planter.

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March 28 2014, Helen Hayes

American actress on digging into the soft earth…

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Lifestyle Videos: Natural Pest Control Part 1

We’ve partnered with our friends at Lifestyle Videos to put together this video on natural pest control.

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Greenhouse Trip #2 Recap

Enjoy a taste of summer with a recap of our second greenhouse trip to start our tomato and basil seeds for the 2014 growing season

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Tip #103: 10 Ways to Utilize Herbs From Your Garden

From infusions and decoctions to drying to preserving, here are 10 of our favourite ways to use all the herbs from your urban farm.

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March 21 2014, Mryon Kaufman

American Jewish novelist on morale and gardening…

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5 More Things You Must Consider Before Starting and Edible Garden

Pests and animals, soil structure, seeds vs. transplants, long term planning, and previous use of land should also be considered before starting an edible garden

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Visit to UpStream – York Region Food Netork’s Aquaponics Project

Check out our photo recap of a visit to York Region Food Network’s Upstream Aquaponic project.

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2014 Residential Catalog Now Available

View/download a copy of our 2014 urban farming residential catalog to see some of the new and innovative urban farming products we’re offering this year.

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