Welcome To Canadian Country Woman!
My name is Sara, and this site has come about as a result of my love for the simpler things in life. Within these pages you will find everything from gardening information and tips, through cooking, baking, and preserving to photos I have taken. Who knows, I might even throw in some local stories and legends too!
HURRAY! IT'S TIME TO START TOMATO PLANTS and all your other seeds that need an extended growing season. I've been waiting to finally get to this stage because it means that spring must be just around the corner.
If you've never started Plants from Seeds you will find all the instructions right here, along with easy to follow diagrams. And for you tomato enthusiasts, I've greatly expanded the page on How To Grow Garden Tomatoes. Not only will you find information on starting your plants indoors, but there are also links to rare and unique tomato varieties, all your tomato growing accessories like tomato cages and covers, and an extensive section on tomato diseases.
Also, there's a NEW CANADIAN COUNTRY WOMAN BLOG. I'd love to hear from you!
Bee on Grape Hyacinth
Some articles to get you going on your spring garden are:
- Healthy Garden Soil: composting, mulching, layered gardens
- Growing plants from seeds - Save on the cost of starter plants in spring. Grow your own from seeds! Illustrated guide shows you how easy it is.
- Greenhouses & Cold Frames - extend your growing season; grow orchids & other specialties
- Create Raised Beds - raised bed gardening saves space, time, and money
- Container Gardening: create exotic patios and courtyards, lush rooftop jungles, or a balcony of veggies.
- Tomatoes: Grow tomatoes in your garden or on your patio. Includes everything from starting your tomato seedlings through transplanting, growing, pests, diseases, & harvesting.
- Salad Greens: how to grow lettuce and mixed greens. Includes some creative recipes & more.
- Specialty Garden Seed Kits - Uniquely different garden seed kits let you plant everything from butterfly gardens to fairy tale wishes. Lovely gifts for the gardener or child in your life.
- Asparagus: one of the first delicacies of the spring garden.
If your family has been blessed with a baby this year, do go to Hand-knit wool baby socks: Made in the finest European tradition, these baby socks are hand-knit with love for your little one.
Regarding Products: Some articles have products listed at the end for your shopping convenience. Canadian suppliers will be shown first, but where there are no Canadian companies, I've included suppliers from around the world.
