Thanks to Colleen Zacharias for including me in her article on drought-proofing the vegetable garden. #gardening
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Thanks to Colleen Zacharias for including me in her article on drought-proofing the vegetable garden. #gardening
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Happy 3rd birthday to βSpikeβ, the cactus I grew from seed. ππ΅ Although cacti are slow to grow, theyβre surprisingly easy when started from seeds indoors. Fun project for 2026?
24.02.2026 22:26 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Lots of insulating cover for the plants! π My sis sent me this pic from her hike in Newfoundland yesterday. So much snow this winter there as well.
22.02.2026 13:00 β π 25 π 2 π¬ 2 π 0Rattlesnake is an heirloom pole bean variety with green pods streaked in dark purple. So pretty and delicious! Read my article about Rattlesnake here: savvygardening.com/rattlesnake-... #gardening
19.02.2026 12:11 β π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0NEW video just in time for seed starting season! My 3 favourite LED grow lights: youtu.be/mr3BbsBOS3g?...
18.02.2026 18:50 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Cucumber plant
Cucumber plant
Small space? Grow Quick Snack cucumber in pots. Itβs super productive and very early to crop. One of my favourites from my 2025 garden. #gardening
13.02.2026 10:42 β π 11 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0There are a lot of types of tomatoes you can grow, but for sauce-making or canning, you want paste types. Here are my 4 favourites youtu.be/PQbrqywSUaw?... #gardening
11.02.2026 19:02 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Oh awesome!! Iβve got hardy veggies in my greenhouse but still far too cold for beans. Soon! π
09.02.2026 12:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Bush beans were the first vegetable I ever planted and theyβre still a fave crop of mine. π Theyβre easy - and fast! - to grow and there are several fun colours to try. Here are my go-to bush bean varieties. youtu.be/LK-2ylDgenI?... #gardening
08.02.2026 23:16 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0Should you use egg cartons for seed starting? My two cents here: youtu.be/jF8--Qso8tw?...
06.02.2026 14:49 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Perfect timing! Iβm staring mine this weekend π
05.02.2026 19:50 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Did you know you can grow your own paprika? This pepper is easy to grow in sunny garden beds or pots. Get my tips on growing paprika in my new short video.πΆοΈπ±π youtube.com/shorts/iVul9...
05.02.2026 19:50 β π 27 π 6 π¬ 1 π 0In my latest article, I share 4 slow growing seeds that are best to start indoors in February. ππ± savvygardening.com/seeds-to-sta...
04.02.2026 19:39 β π 24 π 7 π¬ 2 π 0Oh no! Theyβre such a scourge the past few years.
04.02.2026 01:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I canβt wait to grow Heathland paprika peppers from the Nova Scotia company, AnnapolisSeeds.com again. The productive plants yield lots of slender fruits, perfect for drying and grinding into delicious homegrown paprika.
03.02.2026 21:02 β π 8 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Ha ha I should start organizing raves in my greenhouse π
03.02.2026 20:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Greenhouse in winter
How long until spring?! π And while itβs pretty covered in snow, Iβve started tidying up the inside and getting it ready for planting. Even though Iβm in a northern area weβre almost at 10 hours of daily light. Time to plant cold hardy crops. π±
02.02.2026 12:14 β π 26 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0Also a wonderful green to grow in pots π
02.02.2026 12:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0No garden? No problem, as you can grow delicious spinach in pots. This fast-growing green is ready just 4-5 weeks from sowing seeds. Watch my short video for the DIY π±π youtube.com/shorts/9RzSt...
01.02.2026 17:21 β π 20 π 8 π¬ 2 π 0Tomatillo harvest
Tomatillos are a fun and easy vegetable to grow in the summer veggie garden. Be sure to add at least two plants to ensure good cross pollination. I love the pretty yellow blooms which attract so many bees! Have you grown them?
31.01.2026 13:54 β π 11 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Cucamelons
Cucamelons
Fun to grow - and eat! - cucamelon vines produce grape-sized fruits that look like little watermelons. They have a slight sour / cucumber flavour. So good! Have you grown them? savvygardening.com/cucamelon-se... #gardening
28.01.2026 12:09 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 3 π 0It can be challenging to find a sunny site for a vegetable garden. Most crops do best with 8 to 10 hours of direct sun each day and if you canβt provide that youβll want to stick to low light crops. In my new video I share the best vegetables for shade. #gardening youtu.be/lTQFVaudTL8?...
26.01.2026 19:38 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Right? Iβve been placing seed orders π
26.01.2026 02:30 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0For those with limited space, growing spinach in pots is a perfect DIY for early spring. Direct seed around 6 weeks before the last frost and plant up a new pot every 2 weeks for a non-stop harvest. Details in this article: savvygardening.com/growing-spin...
26.01.2026 01:31 β π 11 π 4 π¬ 1 π 0Iβll admit I am obsessed with growing nasturtiums in my veggie garden. These edible flowers are super easy, long-blooming, and pollinator-friendly. Plus there are so many different varieties to try. Discover my faves in my new YouTube video: youtu.be/oIlk-Mjkw4Q?... #gardening
21.01.2026 01:56 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Clouds
Thought you might enjoy these curious clouds over Chester yesterday.
19.01.2026 00:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Sprouting seeds
Paper towel method for seed
In my latest YouTube short video, learn how to do a quick germination test on old seeds. I also use this method to pre-sprout certain seeds, like peppers, for planting. Very handy! youtube.com/shorts/o5bZG...
18.01.2026 13:28 β π 12 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0Niki Jabbour: Seed starting tips to grow like a pro www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
16.01.2026 17:30 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks so much π
17.01.2026 00:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Niki Jabbour in the vegetable garden
Looking for short, helpful gardening videos? Check out my YouTube shorts channel, with new videos posted regularly. π www.youtube.com/@nikijabbour...
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