December 30 2016, Frederick Frye Rockwell

Looking ahead to spring’s promise

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Tip #247: Flowers

We love flowers for their colour, beauty, and unique fragrances they impart to the garden. In this week’s tip, we’ll be covering some of our favourite varieties as well as a general overview of their importance in nature. Flowers are […]

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December 23 2016, Sir Walter Scott

Scottish novelist and poet on gardening and art

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Tip #246: Bonsai

Bonsai is a Japanese art form that typically features miniature trees grown in ornamental containers. For beginners, get started with a variety of herbs to practice and hone your craft.

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December 16, Robert Brault

Cultivating the garden

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Tip #245: Hot Crops

Hot crops require both warm soil and high air temperatures for optimal growth. Traditional hot crops include beans, corn, cucumbers, melons, squash, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant.

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December 9, Greg Peterson

Where can you find nature?

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Tip #244: Keeping Deer Out of Your Garden

Deer can be a problem for many urban gardeners as well as they love to eat a variety of plants. We’ll cover how you can keep them out and what plants to avoid planting to minimize any potential damage to your garden.

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December 2, H. E. Bates

Is the garden ever finished?

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Tip #243: Grow Sprouts and Microgreens

Sprouts and microgreens are great ways to eat more greens with minimal work, especially during the cold winter months. Learn how you can grow both of these all year round.

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