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Neighborhood Arcs: Garden Farming and Resiliency

A daydream I recently had included small garden farms every half dozen houses or so on my long country road, …

Calling All First-Time Gardeners: Q&A with Jessica Sowards

Not Just A Sweet Treat: The Medicinal Benefits Of Wild Raspberries

A few scratches on our hands and forearms are worth it when enjoying sweet and juicy wild raspberries. Incredibly fragrant …

Cold-Tolerant Veggies To Grow In Your Spring Garden

Several vegetables such as Swiss chard, beets, bok choy, carrots, spinach, kale, lettuce, leeks, snow peas, and radishes are renowned …

Plant A Seed Day 2021: One Seed Can Offer Abundant Harvests

March 20th, 2021, isn’t just the first day of spring. It’s also the third annual Plant A Seed Day. Launched …

The Stench Of Power: Making Comfrey Tea

It’s easy to make but be warned; it’s stinky! Comfrey tea is the ultimate organic drink for your gardens. Follow this recipe for all of your flowering plants.

Get Better Fruits By Understanding Roots

Growing Monster Plants Organically

Local Growers Extended: How Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm Makes It Work

When you step onto Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm in Wentworth-North, Quebec, it’s hard to believe it was once a vacant …

Gardeners Rush To Order Their Seeds As Demand Skyrockets

Have you ordered your seeds for the upcoming growing season? If not, don’t wait any longer! Much like last spring, …

New Naturalism: Building Natural Spaces and Gardens, No Matter Where You Live

While manicured lawns and perfect gardens are the norms in cookie-cutter neighborhoods, many people want more natural-looking landscapes these days. …

Top Garden Trends For 2021

The year 2020 has been one like no other. But one of the positives to come from these past months …

Get Cozy Over The Holidays: Great Gardening Books

The holidays are for relaxing at home and getting cozy. With the way things are going in our world, we …

Edible Landscape Movement Builds Food Security And Community

When the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown last spring, a wave of anxiety came over Linda McDonald of …

How To Grow A Thanksgiving Herb Garden

What’s your favorite part of a Thanksgiving feast? Whether it be the turkey, the stuffing, or the mashed potatoes, nobody …

How To Grow Garlic In Northern Climates

Full disclosure: I don’t mind reeking of garlic. I cook with it daily and love it for its flavor and …

Plants That Grow In A Winter Garden

For many people, the coming of winter means the end of the gardening season. Time to mulch the beds, cover …

Garden, Time, Observation: Three Keys To Successful Cannabis Breeding

Cannabis breeding allows home growers to create prized varieties that can sell for up to $10,000 or more per plant. …

Three Easy Ways To Preserve Fresh Herbs For The Winter

From basil, oregano, and thyme, to mint, rosemary, and chives, herb gardens offer many health benefits and are a great …

How To Grow Perfect Pumpkins In Containers

Many gardeners shy away from growing pumpkins because they take up so much real estate. What goes into the ground …