Martha

The Victoria Day long weekend is the traditional kickoff to gardening season. We spoke to Martha Gay Scroggins, an agriculture specialist from the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming, and reviewed recent reports by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to design a Toronto-friendly vegetable garden that can fit in the smallest backyard. Kale When to plant:   Start kale the third week of July in pots or seed trays. Transplant it outside around the second week of August. Kale tastes better if it is exposed to a little frost, but is good for planting year-round. Planti ng tips:   When planting kale in late summer, keep it in shade as it dries out easily. It is best to plant it next to beets, cucumbers, or onions; avoid planting close to climbing beans, tomatoes, and peppers (chili, capsicum). How to care:   Keep well watered for the summer. Ensure that there is a good balance between sunlight and shade. Kale grows well in rich soil that is high in organic matte...