GROWOLOGY

by Callie | March 28, 2018 | Grow Your Own | 0 Comments

How could anyone hate cilantro? Mexican food isn't complete without it, nor are certain dishes from other parts of the world. To me, fresh cilantro tastes somewhat citrusy... kind of like parsley dressed with lemon-lime. But if I want to share fresh salsa...

by Tammy Clayton | March 26, 2018 | Soil and Organics | 0 Comments

The draw to growing an organic garden is largely being able to control pests and disease without chemicals. No one wants to eat those. Still, without the right natural components, being totally free of either issue is a challenge. So, how do you create a...

by Callie | March 21, 2018 | Grow Your Own | 0 Comments

Maybe you’re a sustainable gardener who likes to preserve your seeds year after year. Or maybe you’re just trying to distance yourself from the world of GMOs. You could also be looking to diversify your gardens. Luckily, heirloom seeds can help you do all...

by Catherine Sherriffs | April 11, 2018 | Hydroponics | 0 Comments

We love hearing from our readers, and just recently, we got a great question about what kind of government support there is for people looking to start farming with hydroponics. This is such a timely topic! The world’s population is currently at 7.6...

by Michelle Whyte | April 9, 2018 | Hydroponics | 1 Comment

Hydroponics is a technique used to grow plants in a nutrient-rich, water-based solution. There is no soil involved; instead, the root systems of the plants are supported in inert mediums like vermiculite, moss, perlite, peat, Rockwool or clay pellets. The...

by Amber | April 4, 2018 | Hydroponics | 0 Comments

It wasn’t too long ago when freight container farming captured the world’s attention. It was more of an upcycling concept, and if memory serves correctly, first came to life in Scandinavia in 2012. The following year, Kate Hoffman brought the style to...

by Grubbycup Stash | June 3, 2017 | Propagation | 2 Comments

Seeds are amazing storage containers that allow a plant to travel through space and time. Inside each protective casing is a tiny plant held in status until it is exposed to conditions that initiate development and growth, along with some...

by Grubbycup Stash | May 26, 2017 | Nutrients | 0 Comments

Nutrient solutions range from straightforward single part feedings to complicated cocktails with recipes that rival those of arcane potion making. Here are 7 tips and helpful bits on nutrient mixology: 1. Start with a plan. Most manufacturers give recommendations for...

by Grubbycup Stash | May 5, 2017 | Nutrients | 0 Comments

The pH scale is used to describe how basic (alkaline) or acidic a solution is. Solutions with a pH below 7 are acidic. Solutions with a pH above 7 are basic, and solutions with a pH of 7 are neutral. A water molecule has 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom (H2O). Water...

by Catherine Sherriffs | March 30, 2018 | Good To Know | 0 Comments

There’s good news, and there’s bad news. The good news is, we drink water more than anything else today; we look to nature to quench our thirst over carbonated beverages. The health benefits of ditching sugary drinks for water are endless; doing so can...

by Catherine Sherriffs | March 23, 2018 | Good To Know | 0 Comments

All around the world, the province of Quebec is known for its poutine and maple syrup. Preferably, not together, but I am seeing a lot of people do some pretty weird things with poutine these days. (Just a quick online search found multiple recipes for...

by Tammy Clayton | February 14, 2018 | How To | 0 Comments

Beekeeping isn't like any other creature one can keep in the backyard or urban garden. Chickens hang around because they know you'll feed them. Bees, while having homebody tendencies, only need you to locate them where there's plenty of pollen and nectar...

by Catherine Sherriffs | April 18, 2018 | Environmental Control | 0 Comments

Here’s a scary thought: declining populations of pollinators is putting the existence of certain plants in jeopardy. In the U.S., the list of endangered pollinators includes two types of insects, four kinds of bats, 16 different birds, and 25 butterfly,...

by Catherine Sherriffs | April 7, 2018 | Environmental Control | 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a way to solve drainage problems in your yard, look no further than a rain garden. It’s a good-looking, effective way to manage soggy ground, and also protects our lakes, streams and wetlands from polluting water runoff. Rain gardens...

by Catherine Sherriffs | April 6, 2018 | Environmental Control | 0 Comments

Is poor drainage in your yard causing you to get some serious wear and tear out of your billy boots? Introducing the rain garden! It’ll drink up the excess water surrounding your house, and it’s easy on the eyes too. Many of us have tried to solve the...

by Catherine Sherriffs | April 13, 2018 | Against The Grain | 0 Comments

Instead of filling out prescriptions, many UK doctors are telling patients with mild depression and anxiety to grab a set of garden tools. A new movement called “social prescribing” is gaining popularity, and it’s based on the knowledge that not all of...

by Catherine Sherriffs | March 24, 2018 | Against The Grain | 0 Comments

When I think ‘New England’, I think clam chowder. I think about mouthwatering seafood markets and restaurants, serving up fresh, delicious catches of the day. Tom Brady also comes to mind, but that’s for another kind of blog. New England is home to some of...

by Catherine Sherriffs | March 17, 2018 | Against The Grain | 0 Comments

We can probably all agree milk that comes straight from the cow to your glass is as fresh as it's going to get. Raw milk, however, is a topic we certainly all don't agree on. Some say it's richer and creamier with tremendous health benefits. Others say...

by Catherine Sherriffs | March 31, 2018 | Beyond The Garden | 0 Comments

It’s being touted as the top food trend of 2018. It’ll help you unleash your creative freedom in the kitchen, and introduce you to a whole new world of delicious flavours and nutrition. It’s called root-to-stem or root-to-leaf cooking, and as an added...

by Amber | March 19, 2018 | Beyond The Garden | 0 Comments

When you think about nature, are plants and animals completely separate? They shouldn't be because science is discovering we can't have one without the other. We're not just talking pollinators; plant species actually depend on different members of the...

by Catherine Sherriffs | March 16, 2018 | Beyond The Garden | 0 Comments

I have a confession to make: I've chowed down on a few bugs in my lifetime, which is not something many North Americans like to do. Don't go comparing me to Beetlejuice just yet; like many other people out there, it was completely accidental. You know what...