Niki Jabbour
Niki Jabbour is a renowned gardener and author based in Tantallon, Nova Scotia, known for her expertise in vegetable gardening and her passion for nostalgic plants that evoke childhood memories. She has published four books on gardening and during the COVID-19 pandemic, she shifted her focus from primarily growing vegetables to incorporating flowers like sweet peas and lilacs, reminiscent of her grandmothers' gardens.
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Recent news mentions
Niki Jabbour, a Halifax gardening expert and author, noted that it’s a bit of a status symbol now to have a tidy vegetable garden in your front yard.
Food gardens take root on the front lawn
Canada· 2025-07-06
Niki Jabbour is a Nova Scotia gardener who emphasizes creating a beautiful wildlife habitat in her backyard.
The resilient garden: How to plant an eco-friendly space that will invite birds, bees and butterfliesCanada· 2025-04-26
Niki Jabbour says she finds the nostalgic garden to be the most personal and intimate because it is inspired by our own life experiences.
Globe Climate: Nostalgic gardens make a comebackCanada· 2025-04-09
Niki Jabbour's garden in Nova Scotia is filled with plants that remind her of her childhood.
From hollyhocks to peonies, your grandma’s old-fashioned garden flowers are back in styleCanada· 2025-04-03