Real gardening. Real food. No perfection required.

Chickadee Jane

FREE 2025 Garden Planting Guide

Finally, I know exactly when to plant my seeds in the spring and I’m not scrambling to keep up with social media cowboys who may be planting in warmer regions. Do you feel the same? Some plants can tolerate a frost; some wither away with the cold. Some plants need a longer growing season and some shorter. Some people like to start seeds in their home to lengthen the season; some buy seedlings at a garden centre when it’s time to plant outside. With my free planting calendar, take all the confusion out of your spring. Simply download and print and, using the date of your region’s last frost, follow the instructions on the last page to complete your own personalized planting calendar. Need help with the your average date of last frost? Farmer’s Almanac can help you out! Visit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates.

Hope you have a productive spring!

Hello,

I’m Natalie

Welcome to Chickadee Jane—the internet version of my vegetable garden and kitchen.

My first real garden was in 2004. Since then, I’ve learned what to grow, the things that work for me, and how to turn fresh, homegrown ingredients into simple, delicious meals.

And here’s the reality – I’m still learning!

Somewhere along the way, growing food became complicated. Endless online advice. Picture-perfect gardens. Expensive supplies. People insisting there’s only one right way to do things.

I don’t believe that.

Gardening should feel possible. I believe you can grow something wonderful in a small space with a little guidance, a willingness to learn, and permission to make mistakes. You don’t need to know everything before you begin—you just need to start.

Whether you’re gardening in a backyard, on a balcony, or with a few pots on the porch, my hope is that Chickadee Jane helps you build confidence in the garden, one season, one harvest, and one small success at a time.

So find your own little piece of dirt.

Let’s grow together.

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