Gardening

Jwala pepper is the slim, finger-length green chili you’ll see in Indian grocery stores. If you’ve wondered what jwala pepper is used for in Indian cooking, think of everyday heat for curries, dals, stir-fries, pakoras, chutneys, and quick pickles on the side. Now, how hot is jwala pepper on the Scoville scale? It lands around 20,000–50,000 SHU, […]

By late July, Edmonton’s farmers’ markets are at their peak, offering over 30 different fruits and vegetables each week. Long daylight hours — averaging 16 hours — and warm nights push crops to their maximum sweetness, aroma, and nutrient content. This is the point in the growing season when buying local means the biggest difference

The shift from spring to early summer in Edmonton brings a big change to the market stalls. In May, you’ll still see plenty of leafy greens, but by June, in-season produce takes on brighter colours, sweeter flavours, and new textures. Longer days and cool nights work together to build flavour in everything from tender vegetables

By April in Edmonton, winter finally starts to loosen its grip. Snowbanks shrink, sidewalks show their edges again, and the first green shoots hint at warmer days ahead. After months of relying on storage crops and imports, the arrival of spring produce feels like a fresh start for both the kitchen and the palate. The

Outdoor wood planters take a beating—from summer sun to winter frost to the constant splash of water from your watering can. The wrong paint won’t just fade; it’ll bubble, peel, and crack. That means wasted time and money—and worse, a planter that starts rotting from the inside out. Most paints aren’t designed for the constant