Articles written by Amy Urquhart

Gardeners who grow culinary herbs in a container garden enjoy harvesting and cooking with fresh herb leaves outside the kitchen door throughout the gardening season.

Jul 12, 2009 - Amy Urquhart

The seasonal work of a vegetable gardener includes the tasks that come after vegetables have been pulled from the ground, including pickling and preserving beets.

Aug 10, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Handling weeds in the vegetable garden can be a real challenge, but with the right knowledge and the willingness to deal with them, weeds can be overcome!

Aug 5, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Caring for a garden is a labour of love, and leaving one behind can be a sad occasion. With careful planning, however, a new house means a new garden to cultivate.

Jul 6, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Gardeners can save water and reduce the water bill by collecting rain water in a barrel or other container near the vegetable plot.

Jul 6, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Trying a combination of remedies for rabbits in the vegetable garden will prevent a season's worth of fruit and vegetables from being devoured by these annoying critters!

Jun 9, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Many farms, orchards and farmer's markets call Durham Region, Ontario, home. Vegetable gardeners can buy locally those crops they don't grow at home.

May 21, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Starting a patch of salad greens in the vegetable garden is a wonderful way to welcome spring. Mix and match a blend of different lettuce varieties to eat this season.

May 18, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

The story behind the name of Mortgage Lifter heirloom tomato draws gardeners to this variety, but the sweet and rich taste makes it a favourite.

May 7, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

One of the most enjoyable processes for vegetable gardeners is growing vegetables from seed. Proper maintenance of seedlings includes potting them up into larger pots.

Apr 28, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.

Apr 22, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

When gardeners reclaim materials for use the vegetable garden, they create an opportunity to talk about environmental awareness.

Apr 15, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

A smoky-sweet beefsteak heirloom tomato originating from Russia, Paul Robeson is a wonderful choice for Northern vegetable gardeners.

Apr 6, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

A lycopene-rich, beefsteak heirloom tomato, Amana Orange is an easy-to-grow favourite among vegetable gardeners.

Mar 31, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

This simple and fun coffee can planter project will result in unique and attractive containers for the back yard, deck or balcony garden.

Mar 26, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

While it may be tempting to try out all kinds of trendy and fancy gardening tools, the vegetable gardener needs only a few dependable pieces of equipment.

Mar 23, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Attracting helpful insects such as bees, butterflies and ladybugs to the vegetable garden is easy to do by adding beautiful feature plants to the patch.

Mar 8, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

McKenzie Seeds introduces several new varieties of organic and heirloom vegetable and flower seeds just in time for the 2008 gardening season.

Feb 27, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Most gardeners agree that the vegetable garden is incomplete without animals. Whether considered pets or pests, animals have a role in your vegetable or kitchen garden.

Feb 20, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Growing the main ingredients of a basic salsa recipe in a container garden or vegetable patch is very rewarding for vegetable gardeners and chefs alike.

Feb 12, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Gardeners should consider what to plant, what can be grown from seed, and how to incorporate colour into the vegetable garden in the upcoming growing season.

Jan 28, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

A favourite edible bloom, nasturtiums are a lovely, colourful addition to any vegetable patch or community garden plot.

Jan 26, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

There are many things to consider when planning a trip to work in the community garden plot, including food and water requirements, clothing, tools and materials.

Jan 24, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Add visual appeal and maximize potential growing space by creating unusual, functional structures for climbing fruits and vegetables in your garden!

Jan 23, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Follow these simple steps to creating an attractive and well-organized personal collection of books in any home.

Jan 21, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Enjoy two delicious and satisfying, easy-to-make recipes, Classic Super Bowl Chili and Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches at Super Bowl parties this year.

Jan 21, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Take a tour of the historic greenhouses at Oshawa's Parkwood Estate, home to General Motors Founder Robert Samuel McLaughlin.

Jan 15, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

The contestants participate in a trivia challenge and receive beauty makeovers during the second week of this modern version of the Miss America pageant on TLC.

Jan 14, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

A guide to shopping for interesting annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables in the Greater Toronto Area.

Jan 14, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

When gardeners grow tired of the same old vegetables, they add an extra punch of colour to the vegetable garden by growing unique heritage varieties.

Jan 12, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Treat friends and family with a bountiful crop of unique, colorful and flavor-packed heritage tomatoes this gardening season.

Jan 12, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Location and tribe members for CBS' hit reality tv series, Survivor: Micronesia are revealed in this preview to the sixteenth season of Mark Burnett's reality classic.

Jan 11, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

There are lots of fun activities suitable for families and romantic restaurants serving cozy dinner for two in celebration of romance on Valentine's Day in Oshawa.

Jan 11, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

52 contestants move into an estate where they will live together and compete over four weeks for the role of the "new" Miss America.

Jan 10, 2008 - Amy Urquhart

Instead of dealing with expensive taxi, hotel and event fares in the city, consider trying out one of these fun and local events for New Year's Eve 2007.

Dec 29, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Creative brides and grooms are finding more and more ways to personalize the details of their wedding ceremony, dinner and reception.

Dec 27, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

When considering selling a home, having the driveway professionally sealed can really add curb appeal.

Dec 20, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Preserving family photos in digital format is an excellent way to ensure memories will last for generations.

Dec 9, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Especially delicious when cooked with a homemade, roasted tomato sauce and fresh garden herbs, this vegetarian pasta meal will quickly become one of your favourites!

Dec 6, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Australian resident Stuart Robinson is the creator of Blotanical, a web-based garden blog directory that is currently in the final stages of development.

Dec 4, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Although living Christmas trees are environmentally friendly, avoid throwing an artificial tree in the garbage while it's still in good shape!

Dec 3, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

What is it like to visit someone in jail? Knowing what to expect will make the experience easier on everyone involved.

Dec 2, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

The secrets to fun and effective meal planning are revealed in this guide for cooks.

Dec 2, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Melanie Burns shares some of the joys and challenges she encountered this season in her urban community garden plot.

Sep 30, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Preserve the bounty of tomato season by oven roasting and freezing fresh tomatoes, ensuring your winter sauces will impress!

Sep 24, 2007 - Amy Urquhart

Working on board a cruise ship is an adventurous opportunity for those seeking to work in the travel industry.

Sep 18, 2007 - Amy Urquhart