Gardening in Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick: a little dirt, a lot of heart

When the snow finally melts in Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick and the sun starts to warm the days, locals bring out their rakes, seeds, and seedlings. In these small, vibrant communities, gardening is more than growing food — it’s part of life, tradition, and connection.

What do we grow around here?

With a short but generous summer, gardeners focus on hardy, proven crops:

potatoes — often planted in big rows, “the old-fashioned way”

carrots, turnips, beets, radishes — great for soups, preserves, and salads

cabbage and greens: lettuce, spinach, sorrel

strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb — family favourites

tomatoes and cucumbers — usually in greenhouses or along sunny walls

pumpkins and zucchinis — perfect for fall decorations and dishes

Gardening here means:

saving money and eating fresh

a break from screens and stress

passing down traditions

settling into a new place and making it your own

For many newcomers, the garden is their first real “Canadian project” — you plant, you care, you wait… and then you share. It’s a beautiful way to connect.

Adapting through the land

For immigrants, gardening becomes a bridge between past and present:

growing familiar foods that taste like home

chatting with neighbours (gardeners always find common ground!)

sharing culture through recipes and traditions

Now it’s your turn!

In the comments below, tag the people you think are the true gardeners of Saint-Quentin and Kedgwick — The ones who inspire, share, and support. Let’s give them a little spotlight!

And show us what you’re growing! A garden, flowers, a few herbs near your porch, or even just a mint plant by the steps — that’s part of Canadian life too.