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Video tutorials

how to: read a planting chart

Join Syd as they teach you how to read a planting chart! It will help you know when to start your seeds and how they should be started (indoors, outdoors, when to transplant, etc.) ​

How to: seed leeks

Its the perfect time of year to start your leek seeds indoors! Watch this video to see Syd take you through the process of seeding leeks. This process will work well for many different fruit and veg as well, just look to your seed package to know what depth to plant your seeds and for any other specifics. ​

Garden tour!

Follow Syd around the garden, as they walk you through some of the cool projects we have going on on site! 

Harvesting tips

You've grown all this wonderful food, now its time to harvest! In this video Syd shows you how to harvest zucchinis, cucumbers, peas and more!

How to pollinate eggplants​

Grab a paint brush and join Nicole in our Greenhouse as she teaches you to make the most of your eggplants!

How to Prune basil

Did you know that you have to prune basil continuously if you want it to keep producing lots of tasty leaves? Watch Nicole's tutorial in order to make the most of your basil plant!

Take a tour of our greenhouse

Ever wonder what we grow in our greenhouse over the summer? Syd will tell you in this video. Hopefully it inspires you to use the space you have in a fun and creative way! 

De-suckering tomato plants

Pruning your tomato plants correctly helps to get a bigger crop of yummy tomatoes! 

Making your own planter pots

In this Video, Syd shows you how to turn an ordinary plastic tub into a home suitable for plants!

Training sweet peas

Are your peas falling over and in need of support? Syd shows you how to gently care for your peas and provide them with stability in this video!

Planting Tomatoes!

Does it seem like your tomato plant is ready for a bigger home? Syd will show you how to get your tomato plant settled in its next (larger!) home.

Planting lettuce


Planting Zucchini

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  • Home
  • About
    • garden mandate
    • History of the Garden
    • current board
    • Staff
    • Annual Reports
    • Contact
    • Location
    • FAQ
  • Get Involved
    • work parties
    • Volunteering
    • board meetings & faq
    • Renting a plot
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Projects and Partnerships
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
  • Photos
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • Spring Social 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • Spring Social 2016
  • Resources
    • Video Tutorials
    • Food Security and Sovereignty
    • Composting
    • Seed Saving
    • Native Plants
    • Online Resources
    • Pests
    • Soil Building
    • When to Plant
    • Weeds
  • sundew
    • submission guidelines
  • Blog
  • CCG Mixtape