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Catherine Sherriffs
Editor at Garden Culture Magazine
Catherine is a Canadian award-winning journalist who worked as a reporter and news anchor in Montreal’s radio and television scene for 10 years. A graduate of Concordia University, she left the hustle and bustle of the business after starting a family. Now, she’s the editor and a writer for Garden Culture Magazine while also enjoying being a mom to her three young kids. Her interests include great food, gardening, fitness, animals, and anything outdoors.
USDA Updates Plant Hardiness Zone For First Time In A Decade

USDA Updates Plant Hardiness Zones For First Time In A Decade
Did Your Growing Zone Change? USDA Updates Its Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Trick or Treat? These Tricks For An Eco-Friendly Halloween Are A Real Treat!
Witches and goblins will soon haunt the streets, but the wasteful ways of Halloween are the real scare! Here are our tips for an eco-friendly celebration.
Classroom Aquaponics

Classroom Aquaponics: Kids Gain Healthy Experience
Wouldn’t it be nice to see our kids learning about growing food in school? Aquaponics can incorporate this important life skill into the classroom!

5 Cool Ways To Light Up Your Indoor Growing Space
Ready to let your green thumb shine in your indoor growing space? You’ll need good lighting for that! Here are some ways to make that happen for your plants.

Chop-And-Drop: No-Waste, Less Work, Happy Gardeners, And Healthy Plants
The chop-and-drop method is a must in permaculture gardens! It’s no waste, little work, and uses healthy plant material for mulch and as a natural fertilizer.
Mandatory Mulching

Easy DIY: Mulching Is Essential To Climate-Friendly Gardening
Looking to be more climate-savvy? Mulching the garden is one of the best ways to check several environmental boxes. Here’s how to get it done cheaply.

My Summer Celebrating Monarch Butterfly Sightings With My Kids
Have you seen a monarch butterfly lately? Catherine Sherriffs writes about how finding this endangered species was a victory for her and the kids.

When Blooms Fade, Grab Your Spade! A Guide To Dividing Plants In The Fall
Almost ready to pack it in for another season? Not so fast! Now’s the perfect time to start dividing plants to keep the garden healthy and vibrant next year.

Preserving Mushrooms Helps You Enjoy Your Harvest Longer
Do you want to get the most out of your mushroom harvest? Our easy guide offers tips for preserving mushrooms so you enjoy this heathy food longer.

Rhubarb Leaves A Key Ingredient In This DIY Organic Pesticide Recipe
Rhubarb leaves are toxic to humans, but you can use them in the garden! This easy organic pesticide recipe will keep critters away from ornamental plants.

To Cure Garlic Or Eat It Fresh Out Of The Garden?
It’s time to harvest garlic; what do you do with your homegrown bulbs? Some cure it, others eat it fresh out of the garden. There’s no wrong way to do it!

What To Do When Cabbage Worms Bust Into The Garden
Cabbage worms are nasty, making quick meals out of many plants growing in the vegetable garden. We can help you identify and get rid of them for good!

Why Thinning Plants Leads To A Healthier Garden
Does the idea of thinning your plants sound barbaric? We feel your pain, but thinning paves the way to a healthier garden! We’ll help you get the job done.

Organic-Regenerative Gardeners, Here’s The Buzz About Borage
Beautiful blooms, edible leaves, pollinator-friendly, and pest-repelling—borage does it all! Discover its many benefits.

5 Cool Ways Homemade, Natural Solutions Help The Garden Thrive
How can the organic and regenerative grower tackle problems in the garden? Easily, thanks to these tips for making all-natural solutions to everyday issues.

Here’s The Dirt: Hugelkultur In Raised Garden Beds
Hugelkultur in raised beds? Hell, yeah! Why not? Hugelkultur is an ancient, no-dig technique that involves building soil with woody debris and other natural materials from around the forest or your yard.

How To Create Thermal Mass In The Garden
Do you have rocks on your property? Beyond looking good, they are great for… Heat! Read our guide on creating thermal mass in your garden.
city nature challenge

I Spy Something Wild! Joining The Global City Nature Challenge
The Global City Nature Challenge is upon us! Your goal? To find wildlife in your city, snap a picture, and share it! Find out more today.

Plant A Sunflower (Or Two) For Guerrilla Garden Day!
International Guerrilla Garden Day encourages people to plant sunflowers around cities anytime before May 1st… Let’s get planting!

Bombs Away! An Easy Guide To Making Seed Bombs
In honor of National Gardening Day, Garden Culture is making seed bombs! This clay-based recipe is easy to make and lots of fun for the whole family.