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Grow up awards and GCM team.

Keeping the Fire Alive: Voices of the Grow Up Generation

Garden Culture Magazine wins cannabis publication of the year at the Grow Up Conference! Haley Nagasaki writes about why this expo is an industry favorite.
How are you celebrating Earth Day 2025?

Our Power, Our Planet: Celebrating Earth Day 2025

Earth Day 2025 focuses on the need to create clean, cheap, unlimited energy for the world. We already have what it takes; we just need to harness the power.
Pollinator gardens

Backyard and Balcony Gardening for Butterflies

A recent study on declining native butterfly populations is concerning, but we can make a difference by planting these species in our gardens, big or small!
Gardening trends

The Hottest Predicted Gardening Trends For 2025

The Garden Media Group is out with its list of predicted gardening trends for 2025. From greening cities to lived-in gardens, it’s a nature renaissance!
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
wildfires and gardens

Helping The Garden Survive Smoke And Ash From Wildfires

As wildfires burn, gardens thousands of miles away feel the effects. Smoke and ash can negatively impact our plants; here’s how to help them cope.

From Film Sets To Patios, Victory Garden LA Rewrites The Script

When the pandemic hit, LA-based commercial director Raul Fernandez built his wife two raised garden beds and posted pictures on Instagram. Little did he know he was about to launch a second career.
Garden Trends 2023

Everything The Trendy Gardener Needs To Know For 2023

Who needs a crystal ball when you can find out what 2023’s hottest garden trends are right now? From climate and tech to hot colors, we’ll get you in the loop!
Look back at the Year of the Garden

A Renewed Interest In Gardening As The Year Of The Garden Winds Down

What did the Canadian Garden Council’s Year of the Garden mean to you? From coast to coast, it’s been an incredible year for gardens, with plenty to celebrate.
COP15 Making History

COP15 Reaches Historic Agreement At UN Nature Summit In Montreal

We have a deal! After weeks of negotiations, a historic agreement has been reached at COP15 in Montreal. Here’s a rundown of what that means for the planet.
Climate Battle

Taking On The Global Climate Crisis

How is the U.S. tackling the global climate crisis? While better off than a year ago, Andrew Abramson says America must do better in fighting climate change.
Garden Days

How Gardeners Everywhere Can Celebrate Garden Days 2022

It’s the Year of the Garden, and some special activities are coming up where you can celebrate growing plants! Garden Days 2022 takes place from June 11-19.
Year of the garden

The Year Of The Garden Encourages Canadians To Live Their Best Garden Lives

Did you know 2022 is the Year of the Garden in Canada? The goal is to educate and encourage Canadians to learn more about growing plants with fun activities.
Sunflowers for peace

Planting Sunflowers For Peace In Ukraine

Sunflowers are Ukraine’s national flower; a new movement encourages gardeners to plant these beauties in support of the war-torn country. Here’s how to help.
COP15

COP15 Strives To Protect Animal and Plant Diversity, Create A Nature-Positive World

Have you heard of COP15? It’s the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity, and it’s designed to create a nature-positive world. Read all about it here.
Regenerative gardening

Jumping On The Regenerative Gardening Bandwagon: Q&A With Stephanie Rose

The Regenerative Garden is a new book guiding gardeners on how to easily achieve lush, productive gardens! We had a chat with author Stephanie Rose.
Good reads

Good Reads That Will Make Your Thumb Greener And Your Holiday Brighter

T’is the season to slow down and enjoy family, friends, and maybe even some good books! This selection of reads just might make you a better gardener.
Produce shortage

Growing A Kitchen Garden Leads To Food Security As Potential Produce Shortage Looms

These days, there’s no shortage of shortages! With issues in the global supply chain threatening fresh produce stocks, now’s the time to start a kitchen garden.
Plant Based Holidays

A Very Merry Plant-Based Holiday

Food prices are sky high and they’re not coming down anytime soon. The holidays can still be delicious! Consider making some plant-based festive meals.
urban tree canopies

Climate Action: Why Urban Areas Need To Plant More Trees

Trees do many wonderful things. Beyond cleaning the air we breathe, they can help lower temperatures in urban areas surrounded by hot concrete!