We are proud to announce Sun, Seed & Soil: Tips and Techniques for a Northern Garden by Dan Rubin.
Moving to Newfoundland from the Gulf Islands of British Columbia was a shock for long-time gardener Dan Rubin. Accustomed to warm and relatively predictable weather, Rubin faced long winters, strong winds, and constant salt spray. But twenty years later, Rubin’s productive and lush seaside garden is filled with a huge range of crops.
Sun, Seed & Soil is a collection of practical tips and techniques for gardening in colder climates, based on Rubin’s personal experiences and discoveries. It offers valuable advice for any Canadian gardener—particularly those in Atlantic Canada—as well as those in the northern United States or anyone facing similar growing conditions.
Sun, Seed & Soil provides insight into:
- Choosing the right seeds to plant and building rich, organic soil,
- Protecting plants from wind and cold to extend the growing season by months,
- Using sustainable, regenerative approaches to avoid the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and
- Growing common vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit trees, and vines.
About the Author
Dan is a retired educator with a history of innovative program development that earned him a teaching excellence award from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien in 2000. Since moving to Newfoundland in 2002, he has supported his local community as an arts administrator, music producer and garden educator. In his seaside garden he has developed simple techniques for growing a diverse garden in a challenging climate. His latest book, Sun, Seed & Soil: Tips and Techniques for a Northern Garden is the result. Dan is the author of award-winning short fiction and poetry and five books. His writing has been anthologized and featured on CBC radio.