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    OUT OF SEASON? SAYS WHO?

    Aug 03, 2020 4 minutes

    THERE IS NOT MUCH YOU CAN DO ABOUT THE CANADIAN GROWING SEASON—ITS BREVITY IS JUST A FACT OF LIFE FOR CANADIAN GARDENERS.WE LIKE TO SAY THAT CANADIAN GARDENERS GET 4 TO 6 MONTHS OFF, DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE.

    We consider ourselves lucky that we have cold, long winters. The season kills off a host of pests that would make growing produce here a lot more challenging. That said, at the beginning and end of the season, over-enthusiastic gardeners can find themselves getting into trouble with late or early frosts.

    Thankfully, we have creative ways to extend the season that can open a world of new opportunities for Canadian gardeners.

    RECYCLED CLOCHES

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