Niki Jabbour

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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 ‘Spike’, the cactus I grew from seed. 😊🌵 Although cacti are slow to grow, they’re surprisingly easy when started from seeds indoors. Fun project for 2026?

Lots of insulating cover for the plants! 🙃 My sis sent me this pic from her hike in Newfoundland yesterday. So much snow this winter there as well.

Rattlesnake 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

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour 3 LED Grow Lights I Use for Seed Starting & Indoor Gardening

NEW video just in time for seed starting season! My 3 favourite LED grow lights: youtu.be/mr3BbsBOS3g?...

Cucumber plant

Cucumber plant

Small space? Grow Quick Snack cucumber in pots. It’s super productive and very early to crop. One of my favourites from my 2025 garden. #gardening

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour Grow These Tomatoes for Homemade Sauce

There 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

Oh awesome!! I’ve got hardy veggies in my greenhouse but still far too cold for beans. Soon! 😊

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour The Best Bush Beans to Grow in Your Garden

Bush beans were the first vegetable I ever planted and they’re still a fave crop of mine. 😊 They’re 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

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour Should you use egg cartons for seed starting?

Should you use egg cartons for seed starting? My two cents here: youtu.be/jF8--Qso8tw?...

Perfect timing! I’m staring mine this weekend 😊

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour How to Grow paprika peppers

Did 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.🌶️🌱😊 youtube.com/shorts/iVul9...

The Best Seeds to Start in February: 4 Easy Options While February is too early to start most types of seeds indoors, there are a handful that benefit from an early start. Discover 4 of the best seeds to start in February and get expert tips on seeding...

In my latest article, I share 4 slow growing seeds that are best to start indoors in February. 😊🌱 savvygardening.com/seeds-to-sta...

Oh no! They’re such a scourge the past few years.

I can’t 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.

Ha ha I should start organizing raves in my greenhouse 😂

Greenhouse in winter

How long until spring?! 🙃 And while it’s pretty covered in snow, I’ve started tidying up the inside and getting it ready for planting. Even though I’m in a northern area we’re almost at 10 hours of daily light. Time to plant cold hardy crops. 🌱

Also a wonderful green to grow in pots 😊

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour Grow Spinach in Pots, No Garden Needed!

No 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 🌱😊 youtube.com/shorts/9RzSt...

Tomatillo 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?

Cucamelons

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

It 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 can’t provide that you’ll want to stick to low light crops. In my new video I share the best vegetables for shade. #gardening youtu.be/lTQFVaudTL8?...

Right? I’ve been placing seed orders 😊

For 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...

YouTube video by Niki Jabbour The Best Nasturtiums to Grow: 7 Essential Varieties

I’ll 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

Clouds

Thought you might enjoy these curious clouds over Chester yesterday.

Sprouting 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...

Niki Jabbour: Seed starting tips to grow like a pro Niki Jabbour first started sowing seeds indoors when she was about 12, with endless enthusiasm, but little knowledge.

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Thanks so much 😊

Niki Jabbour in the vegetable garden

Looking for short, helpful gardening videos? Check out my YouTube shorts channel, with new videos posted regularly. 😊 www.youtube.com/@nikijabbour...