The Tourne-Sol Blog

Spring is here, and your indoor plants are ready for some fresh air. Late May is the perfect time to transplant, but a late frost can ruin all your hard work! Forget the "May 24th rule" and discover the real secret to a successful transplant: relying on the thermometer. For your tomatoes, night temperatures need to be consistently above 10°C, and the soil must be at least 15°C. Ready to take the plunge? In this article, we give you the golden rules for a perfect start, from hardening off to the right planting depth.

How to harvest and cook asparagus and rhubarb? Discover the secrets of these Quebec perennial vegetables: growing tips, harvesting techniques, and simple recipe ideas to make the most of spring in your garden.

Celebrate World Bee Day on May 20! Discover 4 practical steps to protect pollinators and make your garden a bio-refuge.

Avoid transplant shock and stop losing your seedlings! Discover our step-by-step guide to successfully hardening off your plants in Quebec: a 14-day schedule, transplanting techniques, and pro tips for using row covers.

April in Quebec: the urge to garden is strong, but rushing in is often a mistake. Learn how to properly plan your vegetable patch using our 3 essential pillars: strategic location, respecting the hardiness calendar, and choosing winning crops. Avoid costly errors and prepare for an abundant season with our companion planting and crop rotation tips.

🫛🍅Simple, tried-and-true tricks to get your kids eating their veggies

Avril est le mois des jardiniers stratégiques. Entre le réveil du sol, la protection de la biodiversité et les semis de légumes résistants (épinards, carottes, radis), apprends à maximiser chaque rayon de soleil. Explore nos méthodes de forçage — couches froides et tunnels — pour gagner de précieuses semaines de récolte cet été.

Quelle tomate vas-tu planter cette saison? As-tu parfois de la difficulté à répondre à cette question? 

Bonne nouvelle : choisir ses tomates n’a pas besoin d’être compliqué. Il suffit de se poser les bonnes questions et je compte bien t’aider! 

There are several categories of vegetables that lend themselves to preservation and that allow you to create a winter plate that's not at all boring . Let me give you a picture of what might be on your plate next winter...

This is the first in a monthly series on gardening basics, where I’ll walk you through some of the foundational steps to help you grow with confidence. Let’s begin with one of the most important questions to consider when choosing what you will grow.

Should you start your seeds indoors or plant them directly in the ground?