Backyard Gardening on Vancouver Island

Backyard Gardening on Vancouver Island For all those just starting out or experienced old timers, to share successes, failures and progress in the urban back yard.

In Nanaimo, I manage to grow a wide variety of veggies all year round in raised beds and a small greenhouse, without herbicides or pesticides. Join me on my journey with it's ever changing landscape.

06/19/2026
06/18/2026

Why my clothes are always dirty, a visual.

Sunday's are always a bit of a photo dump because it's the day I can spend the most time in the garden, if I want to!

So here is my work this day, if you have questions, please post them below! 💚


06/18/2026

Jammed beans, cucumber and various squash seeds in the ground tonight.

Picked two cups of strawberries from my tinsy tiny strawberry bed.

And when I say these radish pods are only a tiny fraction of pods out there, I ain't kidding. 😂 Great in salads and stir-fry for a little radish kick!

The chamomile bed is overwhelming. The broad beans will be ready to start harvesting soon, and the peppers and tomatoes have finally started to take off.

It's supposed to finally start warming up this week, so summer might be arriving just in time! 🤞

06/16/2026

Those are some giant radish and normal sized turnips!

06/16/2026

Name the plants!

The first baby asparagus!!!
06/16/2026

The first baby asparagus!!!

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