In this episode, I chat with Michalina Hunter, founder of Cicada Seeds, about edible perennial crops.

We explore:

• Ways to use perennial vegetables in a home-garden setting
• Why perennial vegetables are a game-changer for sustainable gardening
• Top crops for home gardeners
• Michalina’s top recommendations for home gardeners
• And we also take a tangent to discuss an interesting tomato that Michalina introduced, the ‘Venus of Willendorf’ tomato

Whether you’re curious about food forests, edible perennials, or just want to try something new, tune in for practical advice from a seasoned grower.

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Rising food costs have you looking at your food bill? This is a good year to grow more food at home. And in this episode, I have tips to help you hit the ground running this year.

Find out about simple ways to add edible plants to the landscape, top crops for home gardens, how to grow more food in a small space, and edible hedges.

In this episode, I share some of the ideas from my upcoming series of free online Earth Month gardening talks. These talks have been on my mind for a while—and this year feels like the right time.

The earth month gardening talks are free. Please join me for one or all of them. Find out more about the free Earth Month series.

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• Find out more about the Canada Gardener’s Journal: It’s a gardening journal, gardening log, and garden planner—with an all-Canadian sources list.

In this episode, I continue my cross-Canada tour to hear about top veggie varieties.

I’m joined by my former co-host, horticulturist, author, and longtime gardening educator Donna Balzer to talk all about her favourite vegetable varieties.

Donna shares her long-time favourite varieties—the ones she grows year after year—as well as varieties that have recently impressed her.

Donna and I wrote No Guff Vegetable Gardening together in 2011, and I’m a big fan of her approach to gardening. (If you’re looking for a copy of this Canadian classic, drop by Donna’s website.)

Whether you're planning your garden or interested in hearing about interesting varieties, this conversation will give you ideas for your 2026 garden.

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• Join the 5,000+ gardeners in The Food Garden Gang who stay on top of home food-growing ideas with our weekly e-mail. We’re making the world a better place one garden at a time!
• Grab the free e-book: Small-Space Food-Gardening Hacks.
• Find out more about the Canada Gardener’s Journal: It’s a gardening journal, gardening log, and garden planner—with an all-Canadian sources list.