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MARCH 2025

Message from our Co-Founder

Dear Gardeners,

Happy Birthday to US!โ€ฏ ๐ŸŽ‰ March 6 marks our 10th anniversary, and we are thrilled to be celebrating this important milestone with you. Reflecting on the past decade, I am grateful you have been by our side.โ€ฏFrom humble beginnings to becoming a trusted partner for hobby gardeners, we couldn't have done it without your support. Together, we survived a global pandemic and will now stand shoulder-to-shoulder during this economic uncertainty. There is nothing we canโ€™t overcome when the agricultural community comes together to support each other.


As we welcome the first signs of spring, we are excited to share expert tips and organic solutions to help your garden thrive this season! Whether you're prepping your soil, planting early crops, or planning your spring garden, we've got you covered.

Letโ€™s make this a bountiful month in the garden. Happy gardening! 


Yours very truly,


Le Luong

Co-Founder & CEO of Nurture Growth Bio Fertilizer

 

In This Newsletter:

  • March Garden Checklist
  • Upcoming Events 
  • Blog Post: 7 Easy To Grow Vegetables For Beginner Gardeners
  • Plant Parenthood: A Guide to Seed Sowing
  • Company Updates 
  • Case Study: Beans Experiment 
  • NGB On The Field 
  • In Case You Missed It
  • Word On The Farm: Organics Farm

 

Spring is in the air with the birds chirping, tree buds forming, and the snow slowly melting โ€“  which means weโ€™re so close to gardening season! Hereโ€™s what you need to get started:


Read below on your March Garden Checklist: 


โœ… PREPARESoil Test your gardenโ€™s soil since the snow has cleared. This will give you an idea of what nutrients it needs to have a thriving garden 
 

โœ… PLAN: If you havenโ€™t already, start planning the layout of your garden

โœ… PRUNE: Prune away branches that have succumbed to winter damage before the new shoots of spring emerge


โœ… PROSPER: Keep an eye on weather conditions and stay informed on the average last frost date to know when to transplant your seedlings outdoors

     

๐ŸŽซ Upcoming Events ๐ŸŽซ

   

Lakeshore West Garden Tour 

The Garden Tour is a day long community building social event to visit private gardens in neighborhoods of West Lakeshore (Long Branch, Alderwood, New Toronto and Mimico) and is FREE to attend! 


If you live in the listed area and would like to feature your garden, sign up by April 21, 2025! 

   

Plant Exchange with LEGS 

Details coming soon! Keep an eye out on our events page for updates 

     

๐Ÿšจ New Blog Post! ๐Ÿšจ

Whether you are a first-time or novice gardener, we list the top 7 vegetables you should start growing in your garden!

     

๐ŸŒฑ Plant Parenthood ๐ŸŒฑ

Winter is an ideal time to start sowing seeds for a generous spring and summer harvest! Our blog post covers the suitable seeds to grow in Canada, and the steps you need to start the seeds youโ€™ve saved.

     

๐Ÿ“ฐ Company Updates ๐Ÿ“ฐ

   

Are you or someone you know passionate about building a career in agriculture? Our team is growing, and weโ€™re excited to announce openings for the following positions: 

  • Research Intern
  • Junior Agri-Sales Development Representative
  • Agri-Sales Representative
  • Sales Agronomist

Weโ€™d greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your friends, family, and network. Letโ€™s grow together! 

     

๐ŸŒฑ Case Studies ๐ŸŒฑ

Beans Experiment

Continuing with our experiments, beans seeds were chosen to check the efficacy of nurture growth biofertilizer on seed germination and growth & development of beans plant.

To carry out this assessment, we divided the seeds into two distinct groups. One group was soaked in distilled water, serving as the control, while the other group was immersed in a biofertilizer solution prepared by dissolving 1 teaspoon of biofertilizer in 125 ml of water. This soaking process lasted for six hours for both groups, allowing for sufficient absorption of the water and biofertilizer.  

Each group consisted of four replications, with 2 seeds per replication. After soaking, the seeds were carefully placed on paper towels, covered to maintain moisture, and stored in Ziplock bags to create a controlled environment. We monitored daily and recorded the seed germination from day one to day four. The germinated seeds were transferred in pots on day four, to see how they grow maintaining all four replication of control and treated. 

Four days after transferring the plants into pots, growth was observed. On the fourth day of transferring the seeds to the pots, growth was seen in only one replication of the control pots, while growth was observed in all replications of the treated pots. Over the following days, growth in the control replications also became evident. However, the treated pots showed faster germination, as well as quicker root formation and shoot elongation, highlighting the effectiveness of the biofertilizer treatment. The plants were regularly monitored, and their heights were measured.

It was determined that the plants in the treated pots grew taller than those in the control pots. The experiment continued for one month, during which the treated plants consistently outperformed the control plants in terms of growth. However, the experiment was discontinued due to the small pot size, which was inadequate for the growth needs of the beans. As fast-growing plants, beans require ample space for their roots to spread and develop. The limited space in the pots restricted the root growth, ultimately limiting the overall growth of the plants.

     
๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŒพ NGB On The Field ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŒพ

If you missed the seed exchange event, Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society has a public seed library located in The Big Guyโ€™s Coffee shop on Lake Shore BLVD. 


Read below for details

   



We attended the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in February where we met a lot of our local farmers! See below for more photos

     

๐Ÿ“ฑ ICYMI on Socials  ๐Ÿ“ฑ

     

๐Ÿ“ฐ Word on the Street ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Show us some love and share your experience using our organic biofertilizer below!

     

Need Help? 

We Are Here For You!

At Nurture Growth Bio Fertilizer, weโ€™re passionate about helping you create a beautiful, bountiful garden! ๐Ÿ’š โœจ


If you have questions about soil preparation, fertilization, or any other gardening topic, feel free to reach out to our experts. Weโ€™re happy to offer personalized advice and recommendations! ๐Ÿ˜Š

     
   

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