Garden Technology

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Easy DIY: How To Test Your Soil pH

Catherine Sherriffs

Playing the role of a mad scientist is always fun, and there are plenty of experiments you can do that will help you learn a little bit more about how your garden grows! Here’s an easy DIY test that will tell you what your soil’s pH levels are.  Soil pH is important because it promotes…

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#KeepCalmTulipOn: The Canadian Tulip Festival Goes Online

If you’ve never been to the Canadian Tulip Festival, put it on your bucket list. It’s a phenomenal event in Ottawa featuring gorgeous blooms, art exhibits, performances, and culinary events with — you guessed it — tulips front and center. The global pandemic means nobody can be there in person this year, but we can…
May 8, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Hunkering Down: Check Out These Garden-Themed Movies

Depending on where you live, all this time at home doesn’t mean you can spend time working in the garden. Where I am, the cooler climate means we can’t plant most crops for a while yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sit back and enjoy a good movie about a garden. So, here are…
May 1, 2020
Jesse Singer

Give Me A Break: Virtual Garden Tours Help Ease Stress

Working from home has its perks, but for many of us, social distancing and self-isolation can be challenging. Even if we do go out, most parks, public, and community gardens are closed. So why not take a 15-minute work break and take a virtual garden tour?  Studies are showing that plant therapy can help reduce…
April 3, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

The Art of Gardening: North America’s Largest Tropical Bonsai Garden

A small town in Florida is home to the largest tropical bonsai garden in all of North America. Located in Fort Pierce, Heathcote Botanical Gardens is a permanent public display that offers visitors a whole lot to look at and appreciate. The gardens are set on 10,000 square feet and feature 30 different species of…
March 6, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Rebuilding New York City’s Oyster Reefs

The Big Apple is famous for its bright lights, architecture, attractions, and its bustling city. But did you know that New York Harbour was once one of the most impressive marine ecosystems on the planet?  A Brief History Lesson In 1609, New York City was home to 350 square miles of oyster reefs. The harbor…
January 22, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs