Archive - The Maritime Gardening Newsletter

Salad Dressing with Balsamic Vinegar

People spend a lot money buying salad dressings, but they are so easy to make using basic ingredients! Here's how to make one with balsamic vinegar.

Jun 17 •

Maritime Gardening

Does Buying a Woodchipper Make Sense?

Branches go in one end, and mulch comes out the other - sounds amazing - but this magic act does not come cheap. Are woodchippers worth the money? Read…

Jun 4 •

Maritime Gardening

May 2025

Back to Gardening Chapter 6, Dealing With Pests - Part A: Mammals (cont...)

In this section I discuss how to identify and deal with a skunk problem.

May 21

April 2025

The Dandelion Planting Schedule

Imagine having a special device plugged into the ground that tells you when to plant everything. Guess what: You do!

Apr 30 •

Maritime Gardening

What Does it Cost to Bake a Loaf of Bread?

The price of bread is getting ridiculous, but is making your own worthwhile? Have a read and find out what it actually costs.

Apr 15 •

Maritime Gardening

Crop Rotation by Family

Many gardening experts consider crop rotation to be a good way avoid a number of problems, but to do that well, one must first understand the vegetable…

Apr 9 •

Maritime Gardening

[COPY] Back to Gardening Chapter 6, Dealing With Pests - Part A: Mammals (cont...)

In this section I discuss how to identify and deal with a raccoon problem.

Apr 1 •

Maritime Gardening

March 2025

Fast Weekday Chocolate and Coffee Cake

This recipe combines three things that make a delicious chocolate cake: Cocoa, coffee and hot water. Confused? Please read on!

Mar 28 •

Maritime Gardening

Pruning is Unnatural - But it Matters!

Since nothing in nature gets pruned, why do gardeners need to prune fruit-bearing trees and berry bushes? Want to know the answer? Read on!

Mar 18

Back to Gardening Chapter 6, Dealing With Pests - Part A: Mammals (cont...)

In this section I discuss how to identify and deal with a porcupine problem.

Mar 5

February 2025

What To Do In Winter? Get Fit! (pt3)

There are lots of things that gardeners do in the winter months, but one that rarely gets mentioned is getting fit. In this three-part series I explain…

Feb 26 •

Maritime Gardening

What To Do In Winter? Get Fit! (pt2)

There are lots of things that gardeners do in the winter months, but one that rarely gets mentioned is getting fit. In this three-part series I explain…

Feb 20 •

Maritime Gardening

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