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Montréal. Canadian hardiness zone 6a (~USDA zone 5b).
Grow and share food.
Montréal. Canadian hardiness zone 6a (~USDA zone 5b).
It's coming all the way from Manitoba I hear, which is wild.
June 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It's coming all the way from Manitoba I hear, which is wild.
Come to think of it, they do kind of look like something my Nonna used to grow.
June 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Come to think of it, they do kind of look like something my Nonna used to grow.
I grew Windsor last year. This year I grew Petite du Lac (a Quebec cultivar so should be ideal for my climate) and Bonnie Lad.
June 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I grew Windsor last year. This year I grew Petite du Lac (a Quebec cultivar so should be ideal for my climate) and Bonnie Lad.
Mine are in flower now! My favorite beans. So creamy and delicious.
June 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Mine are in flower now! My favorite beans. So creamy and delicious.
I have so many alpine strawberry plants and they pretty much never make it inside. They're just too perfect of a garden snack. I haven't tried the white ones though!
June 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I have so many alpine strawberry plants and they pretty much never make it inside. They're just too perfect of a garden snack. I haven't tried the white ones though!
I got cheeky this year and ordered a cold hardy peach, which will also have to be in a pot. Fingers crossed it can handle the winter too! 🌱🤞🏻
May 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I got cheeky this year and ordered a cold hardy peach, which will also have to be in a pot. Fingers crossed it can handle the winter too! 🌱🤞🏻
They hit up my potted plants last night too.
May 14, 2025 at 1:26 AM
They hit up my potted plants last night too.
The ones I eat and planted are Nigella sativa. Nigella damascena are apparently edible too buy I am not sure if they taste the same. (I didn't know the difference but just looked it up).
May 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The ones I eat and planted are Nigella sativa. Nigella damascena are apparently edible too buy I am not sure if they taste the same. (I didn't know the difference but just looked it up).
They're very delicious on bread. You can buy them at Middle Eastern grocery stores, and the ones I have bought for eating have been viable for planting. It is my first time though so can't tell you too much about the harvesting process.
May 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
They're very delicious on bread. You can buy them at Middle Eastern grocery stores, and the ones I have bought for eating have been viable for planting. It is my first time though so can't tell you too much about the harvesting process.
I am always keeping my eyes peeled for hardy edible perrenials, and I always find more to add to my list!
May 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I am always keeping my eyes peeled for hardy edible perrenials, and I always find more to add to my list!
A lot to be honest. Peach tree is one. Caucasian mountain spinach is another one I am excited about. Oh and skirret. I am really curious about how it tastes.
May 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A lot to be honest. Peach tree is one. Caucasian mountain spinach is another one I am excited about. Oh and skirret. I am really curious about how it tastes.
Beautiful! And the seeds are so tasty too. I planted nigella for the first time this year.
May 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Beautiful! And the seeds are so tasty too. I planted nigella for the first time this year.
Thanks! I have joint issues too and scoliosis which certainly contribute.
May 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thanks! I have joint issues too and scoliosis which certainly contribute.
Thank you! I have started some stretches which has helped some. But I think a lot of it is from poor strength and posture.
May 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Thank you! I have started some stretches which has helped some. But I think a lot of it is from poor strength and posture.
I already grow black raspberries and bought a pawpaw tree this spring (a variety that is supposed to be semi self fertile, fingers crossed).
April 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I already grow black raspberries and bought a pawpaw tree this spring (a variety that is supposed to be semi self fertile, fingers crossed).
Makes total sense! I am excited for the journey. We eat a lot of celery, so I am hoping it works as a good substitute! (I have never actually tried it)
April 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Makes total sense! I am excited for the journey. We eat a lot of celery, so I am hoping it works as a good substitute! (I have never actually tried it)
I started some from seed this year. I am very excited for this in my future! I love perennials.
April 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I started some from seed this year. I am very excited for this in my future! I love perennials.
The metro area is 800K no? I feel like it feels smaller than it is population-wise.
April 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The metro area is 800K no? I feel like it feels smaller than it is population-wise.
Makes sense! It took the city forever to clear stuff here.
March 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Makes sense! It took the city forever to clear stuff here.
Luckily we have power. In 2023 we had a big ice storm that left a lot of people without power for a long time though. Luckily it was around this time of year and not too cold. Hopefully they get their power back soon.
March 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Luckily we have power. In 2023 we had a big ice storm that left a lot of people without power for a long time though. Luckily it was around this time of year and not too cold. Hopefully they get their power back soon.
Same here with the snow and freezing rain. Luckily the favas can handle it. I am doing more runners and bush beans this year too when it warms up!
March 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Same here with the snow and freezing rain. Luckily the favas can handle it. I am doing more runners and bush beans this year too when it warms up!