What This Resource Covers
MapleGardenLine documents planting calendars, soil amendment practices, frost date references, and crop rotation frameworks for growing zones across Canada. The content draws on provincial agricultural extension data, peer-reviewed horticultural research, and the accumulated knowledge of experienced gardeners in different regions of the country.
The focus is practical: what to plant, when to plant it, how to prepare the ground beforehand, and how to structure a multi-year garden plan that keeps soil healthy. Topics extend to regional variation — what works in Zone 7a Windsor doesn't necessarily apply in Zone 4 Winnipeg, and the guides here are written with those differences in mind.
Who Maintains This Site
MapleGardenLine is maintained by a small editorial team in Ottawa, Ontario. Content is reviewed and updated seasonally, with reference dates noted at the top of each article. The team has backgrounds in horticulture, agricultural journalism, and garden education.
All articles are fact-checked against data published by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ontario's Ministry of Agriculture, and provincial soil and climate research programs before publication.
Editorial Standards
Guides on this site are written to be accurate and regionally specific. No content is sponsored or influenced by seed companies, fertilizer manufacturers, or garden product retailers. External links point only to government, university, or established non-profit sources. Recommendations reflect what the data supports, not what is commercially advantageous.
If you identify an error, outdated data, or a regional gap in coverage, contact us directly. Corrections are made promptly and noted in the article's update date.
Contact Information
Email: info@maplegardenline.org
Phone: +1 (613) 927-0045
Address: 84 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9, Canada
The contact form on the main page is the fastest way to reach the editorial team. Responses are typically sent within two business days.