There are 11 types of garlic and 2 main varieties: hardneck and softneck. Each type of garlic has many “species” or “kinds” so there are tons of different garlic. Garlic flavor is subjective so experiment and try a few kinds to find the kind you enjoy the most. Each type has a different storage period….
Author: Pumpkinist Lora
I have a 3 acre pumpkin patch in Manitoba and also have 1/2 acre of veggies, garlic and flowers. I have 5 cats: Eddie, Java, Dac, Lexi, and Gracie. I love coffee and being creative. Be kind!
Know Your Zone
In Manitoba in winter time in Winnipeg they always tell people to know your zone or you’ll get towed. I’m not talking about those zones, but hardiness zones. In Canada there are 8 different climate zones with 0 being the coldest and zone 8 being the mildest. Manitoba zones are between 0 to 4. In…
Plant Light Requirements
One of the most confusing thing with growing plants is where to plant them so that they will actually thrive, grow, and produce. If you look at plant tags most will state if the plant likes full sun, part sun, part shade, or shade. It is important to know what kind of light requirements your…
Edible Flowers
Flowers are so versatile. They add colors to gardens and they add colors to our homes through bouquets. Flowers can also add color to beverages, food, and desserts. There are many edible flowers and the bonus is there are a lot of them that grow well in containers so you get double the benefits: color…
How Complicated Can Seed Ordering be?
The answer: very very complicated. I’m not the most organized person and have a system for ordering seeds that I’ve used for years. This year that system failed me. I go through my seeds and write down what I have and what I need. I than go online and order my seeds and the process…
Pumpkinist Lora 