Advice From The Ritchie Team Experts

Fungal diseases can be sneaky visitors in your vegetable and squash patch — thriving in warm, humid conditions or in gardens where plants are overcrowded. Once they take hold, they can spread quickly, affecting leaves, stems, and even your harvest.

There’s something magical about this time of year — the air is crisp, the colours are rich, and the fields are full of bounty. It’s peak harvest season, and nothing compares to the simple joy of filling a basket with fresh-picked produce straight from the garden or orchard.

At Ritchie Feed & Seed, we know many gardeners are looking for effective, eco-friendly ways to keep pests under control. One question we’ve heard a lot lately is: “Do you sell neem oil?” The short answer is no, and here’s why.

In a remarkable show of community spirit, Ritchie Feed & Seed, a cornerstone of Ottawa's gardening community, has teamed up with Radio 88.9 to provide a $1000 gift certificate to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard (BFC).