Posts Tagged: gardening

First Annual Growing Gardeners Contest

In support of elementary school gardening programs, Tried & True holds the annual Growing Gardeners Contest where winning schools will be awarded Tried & True organic edibles prize packs.

School gardens are awesome! Anyone who denies that fact is probably… well, I can’t think of anyone who would disagree. There are countless benefits of school gardens on children, such as: better appreciation and respect for nature increased interest in eating fruits and vegetables improved knowledge of nutrition improved social skills and behaviour increased science… Read more »

January in the Garden

Garden tasks that you should be doing this January.

It’s January! If you are anything like me, you are still recovering from your post-holiday daze and are already longing for the brightness and freshness of the spring. You are counting down the days until you can play in the dirt, plant and nurture new life, and feel that sense of completion. As it turns… Read more »

Growing Green Thumbs: Garden Glossary

Growing Green Thumbs: Garden Glossary. Here are some gardening terms that you should know

Starting gardening can be a little confusing with all the terms and phrases. Here are some useful words that you should know: ANNUAL: a plant that completes its lifecycle in one growing season, and does not survive the winter. These plants must be planted each year. BENEFICIAL INSECT: a valuable insect that helps in the… Read more »

Flower Fashion 2016

Create a calming, fashionable garden using Pantone's 2016 Colours of the Year

Earlier this month, Pantone announced their 2016 Colour of the Year. Or should I say colours. That’s right, unlike previous years’ predictions, Pantone chose a blend of two colours: Serenity and Rose Quartz. Together, the colours create balance and act as a soothing counterpoint to the stresses of modern living. Both gentle and calming tones also have… Read more »

Top 5 Must-Have Gifts for Gardeners

Top 5 Gifts for Gardeners

‘Tis the season… of holiday gift-giving anxiety! There is always that one person that is tricky to buy for. But don’t worry! If that person is a gifted gardener or a horticultural homie, we’ve got you covered! 1. Garden Journal A garden journal is an essential tool to any gardener (whether they realize it or… Read more »

Welcome to Our New Blog!

Welcome to the new Tried & True blog! We're excited to have a new place to talk about stuff that matters to us and keep in touch with you!

Hi! Thanks for stopping by! We’re very excited to share our new Tried & True blog with you. Here we’ll talk about the stuff that matters to us, which could be anything from behind-the-scenes stories to delicious garden-to-table recipes to great gardening tips & tricks, and much more! But we don’t want this to be a… Read more »