Historically, at the start of the planting season, gardens and fields were dig and tilled to loosen the earth and prepare it for planting. In today’s tip, we’re going to cover some no-till gardening methods and strategies and why you […]
Historically, at the start of the planting season, gardens and fields were dig and tilled to loosen the earth and prepare it for planting. In today’s tip, we’re going to cover some no-till gardening methods and strategies and why you […]
Horticultural therapy uses plants, gardens, and landscapes as a therapeutic treatment to improve cognition and promote a sense of physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. In this week’s tip, we’ll discuss a few ways you can incorporate horticultural therapy techniques […]
Pickling is one of our favourite ways to preserve and add flavour to the harvest that comes of out of the garden. For beginners and those just getting started, we’ve included a simple pickling recipe that will work for a […]
Late winter and early spring is typically the best time to be pruning your fruit trees and bushes. While there are some exceptions (like peach trees which should be pruned after flowering), we’re put together this overview as a reminder […]
There are hundreds of different squash varieties from the classic butternut and zucchini to the unusual pattypan and crookneck squash. In this week’s tip, we’ll cover some of the unique and interesting ones you may want to include in your […]
Some of our top plant maintenance tips include knowing your plants, keeping detailed notes, keeping frequently used tools and supplies on hand, and developing a routine.
Increase your focus and concentration while performing tasks by looking for 40 seconds at a screen filled with a green flowering meadow. Even better, gaze out your window at nature to get a more natural scene.
When we visit a garden center, we can feel like a kid in a candy store with so many wonderful, colourful, eye-catching things to buy and take home. On the other hand, we’ve had people tell us that it can […]
Here in our Canadian climate, the free-thaw cycle can create a number of challenges in our gardens. In this week’s tip, we’ll discuss what it is, and how you can minimize the chance of your plants getting damaged from this […]
Use and incorporate plants in your home or office to bring colour, life, and a focal point to your indoor space. This week’s tip covers 5 more ideas to get more plants in your indoor space.