Niki Jabbour

Halifax

Host, The Weekend Gardener with Niki Jabbour at CityNews Halifax

Founder and Writer at Savvy Gardening

Author of Year Round Vegetable Gardener, Groundbreaking Food Gardens, Veggie Garden Remix & Growing Under Cover. Radio host. 2X winner AHS book award

Articles

When to plant lavender from seeds or seedlings

1 day ago | savvygardening.com | Niki Jabbour

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Lavender is an essential cottage garden plant with intensely fragrant flowers that bloom from early to late summer, depending on the cultivar. It’s perfect for the front of a flower border, to edge a pathway, or as a low hedge. Knowing when to plant lavender is the first step to successfully establishing this popular herb.
Why are my bell peppers so small? 8 possible causes and solutions

3 days ago | savvygardening.com | Niki Jabbour

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. “Why are my bell peppers so small?” asked a friend recently. I told him I was going to need more information before I could answer that question. Pepper plants are picky, and there are several factors that affect the size of fruit they’ll produce.I’ve been growing peppers for almost thirty years, and I have had to ask, Why are my bell peppers so small?, more than once.
Seven beautiful options for summer colour from trees and shrubs

1 week ago | saltwire.com | Niki Jabbour

Author of the article:By • For The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentWith the arrival of summer, many of the spring-blooming trees, shrubs, and bulbs are finished. However, the show continues with trees and shrubs that offer summer interest and flowers. Below are seven of my favourite plants for summer, including a selection of native options.
GET GROWING: Time-saving tips for your vegetable garden

4 weeks ago | saltwire.com | Niki Jabbour

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • For The Chronicle Herald • • Article contentI’m a big believer in gardening smarter, not harder, as I want to enjoy my garden, and not spend all my time pulling weeds and watering. With that in mind, here are my favourite time-saving strategies for the vegetable garden. Garden in raised bedsMy first garden was an in-ground plot and while it wasn’t very productive, it did show me just how delicious homegrown vegetables could be.
Top 10 Best Tomato Varieties to Grow

1 month ago | birdsandblooms.com | Niki Jabbour

DronG/Getty Images Top 10 Best Tomato Varieties to Grow DronG/Getty Images Published on May 29, 2025 With so many tomato varieties, it can be hard to choose which ones to plant.
Easy gardening: Six low-care, no-fail container plants

1 month ago | saltwire.com | Niki Jabbour

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • For The Chronicle Herald • • Article contentIf you haven’t gotten around to it yet, it’s time to pot up your containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Pop into any local nursery and you’ll find a dizzyingly selection of plants for container gardens. Start with a little planning; figure out how many containers you want to fill and the approximate number of plants you’ll need for each one.
How Often to Water Pepper Plants in Garden Beds and Containers

1 month ago | savvygardening.com | Niki Jabbour

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Knowing how often to water pepper plants and the best way to do it can help you increase yields and the overall quality of the hot peppers you harvest. No matter which kinds of peppers you choose to grow, hot or sweet, watering your plants frequently enough and using best practices while you do it are critically important for producing a healthy bumper crop.
How to Plant Sweet Potato Slips in Your Vegetable Garden

1 month ago | savvygardening.com | Niki Jabbour

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Knowing when and how to plant sweet potato slips in your garden is the first step to success with this crop. You can start your own slips or buy some already rooted from a local garden center or online supplier. However because they can be difficult to source, learning to grow your own slips is a useful skill.
Shade-loving superstars: The best strategies and plants for shade

1 month ago | saltwire.com | Niki Jabbour

Advertisement 1Author of the article: • For The Chronicle Herald • • Article contentDon’t let a little shade discourage you from breaking ground in your yard this spring. There are many easy ways to work with shady spaces to create a lush and colourful garden. The first step to gardening in shade is determining what type of shade you have. Do this by observing the site for several days to get an idea of how much light it receives.
The Best Colorful Varieties to Grow

1 month ago | savvygardening.com | Niki Jabbour

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. There are many reasons to grow Swiss chard in your garden. Not only is it a versatile green that is delicious raw and cooked, it’s also easy to grow, very productive, and available in a wide variety of vibrant colors. It’s fun to grow a Swiss chard rainbow in garden beds and containers and you’ll enjoy tender leaves from spring through late autumn.