Annemarie BolducMar 213 minMy Sweet CornA little story of a Québécoise wishing to make her corn "épluchette" from her Aussie backyard! In my previous article Corn "Épluchette",...
Annemarie BolducMar 65 minMagic BeansDiscover some of the best beans that can grow successfully in a cool climate backyard garden. Beans, despite reputation and appearance...
Annemarie BolducJan 222 minElephant GarlicThis giant “garlic-leek” is an essential crop to cultivate in an edible or ornamental garden. This is a very interesting plant of the...
Annemarie BolducJan 112 minCoriander FlavoursA great companion plant offering many benefits and aromas at all stages of its short cycle. I love to sprinkle freshly picked coriander...
Annemarie BolducDec 23, 20213 minMerry CherriesIn the Snowys, cherries are the favourite festive fruit, in season just before Xmas celebrations. Every early summer (which is in...
Annemarie BolducDec 12, 20218 minBackyard ChookiesHere are my feathered pals, and what they've taught me, since I joined the poultry world. Keeping backyard poultry is a great hobby that...
Annemarie BolducNov 24, 20212 minGarlic ScapesThe budding stems of the garlic plants, a late spring favourite to flavour seasonal dishes! It’s late spring, edible flower buds like...
Annemarie BolducOct 25, 20212 minHomegrown LettuceFresh from the backyard, there is nothing like picking your own lettuce in season! Lettuce is a must have leafy green in the veggie...
Annemarie BolducSep 27, 20212 minMy Super KaleKale is not only a super leafy green but also a super crop for the backyard garden! If you grow food in a cool climate region where...
Annemarie BolducSep 12, 20215 minOur Eclectic GardenLet’s have a first wander in our garden, and start with the original established plants and trees. In 2017, we bought our home in...
Annemarie BolducJul 21, 20213 minFresh Organic LemonsThe pleasure of squeezing, juicing, peeling, zesting, cooking and preserving organic lemons! Winter means citrus and the beautiful yellow...
Annemarie BolducApr 29, 20214 minSunchoke ForeverHere's a plant with funny roots, many names, a long history and never ending stories! What's in a name? This plant has an interesting...
Annemarie BolducMar 10, 20213 minGarden Tomatoes The challenge of growing the most beautiful and tasty tomatoes that ripen on the vine. Tomatoes are the pride of anyone growing food....
Annemarie BolducFeb 25, 20213 minSummer Squash High producing and versatile veggies to keep a gardener busy and happy all summer long! Summer squash are the soft and tender varieties...
Annemarie BolducFeb 13, 20213 minBlackberry & RaspberryTwo berry cousins that have many things in common but are two completely different fruits! The blackberry and raspberry are two varieties...
Annemarie BolducFeb 4, 20213 minLittle Potatoes Garden spuds, an ultimate treasure from the ground that are worth digging for! Roasted, steamed, mashed, fried or baked: potatoes are...
Annemarie BolducJan 17, 20214 minMy little Garden Studio How backyard gardening is an essential activity for me and became way more than a hobby. Before moving with my partner to his corner of...
Annemarie BolducJan 7, 20213 minPrecious Garlic A must have ingredient, worth growing in the backyard and to never leave behind! I love growing my own garlic for many reasons. I might...
Annemarie BolducNov 16, 20204 minCracking Good Eggs Fresh eggs, bought locally or collected from the backyard hen's nest is simply the best! I just love looking after my backyard “chooks”...
Annemarie BolducNov 6, 20203 minArtichoke Heart The star of the edible flowers, king of the garden plants, with a succulent heart to fall for! The globe artichoke is a very interesting...