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Growing Methods

There are many different ways to successfully grow your own; explore different options and choose what’s right for you with our complete guides.

AquaponicsContainer GardensIndoor GardenIndoor Garden MethodsOutdoor GardeningRaised BedsRegenerative (eco-focused beds, no-dig, etc.)Soilless Gardening / HydroponicsUrban GardeningVertical Garden
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An urban garden guide

How To Plant An Urban Garden And Why It’s Important

An urban garden doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking; it can start with a few plants on your windowsill! Get started with our guide to urban gardening.
growing in urban areas

Attention All Urban Gardeners: Why Incredible Edibles Is Where It’s At

Growing food in urban areas isn’t as challenging as it seems! Marci Babineau shares her experience working with Incredible Edibles in Montreal, Quebec.

Sheet Mulching: Replace Grass To Save Water, Pollinators, Money and Time

If you’d like to replace your lawn with a garden, we’ve got a tip for you: sheet mulching. This regenerative hack builds soil and eliminates weeds and grass!
crab apple trees attracting pollinators

Crab Apples: The Perfect Match For Pollinators

Fruit trees are an essential part of an edimental garden! If you’re undecided, Jennifer Cole makes a case for crab apple trees, loved by humans and pollinators!
harvesting food without human intervention

The Rise of Urban Foraging – The Invisible Harvest

As many gardeners focus on their long-awaited harvest, Jennifer Cole writes about urban foraging and food that grows without human intervention.
solving irrigation problems without water

No Water, No Problem! Regenerating Dry Land Without Irrigation

As many of us turn to water conservation techniques in the garden, one organization is regenerating dry land without irrigation! Catherine Sherriffs explains.
Golden Rules For Watering Your Garden Properly

Tips and Tricks to Watering the Garden Like a Pro

Watering plants might seem a simple task but it’s actually complex. In this article, growing expert Av Singh offers tips for quenching your garden’s thirst.
5 Cool Gardening Tips Everyone Should Know

Gardening Tips: 5 Cool Ways to Grow Like a Pro

Looking for some good growing advice? Garden Culture’s team of experts has got you covered with tips and tricks to help your garden grow.
What is PFAS chemicals

What Are PFAS And What Harm Can They Cause To Your Garden?

Have you heard of PFAS, and do you know what harm they can cause to your garden? Keaton Haines helps us navigate these mysterious ‘forever chemicals.’
Garden spacing

The Intensively Planted Garden: Ignoring Plant Spacing Rules

Here’s a garden rule you might want to consider breaking: plant spacing! We’re cramming a bunch of plants into a raised bed, and we’re loving it!
Foliar feeding

Have You Thought About Foliar Feeding? Why The Garden Loves It

Why wait for a pest or nutrient issue before foliar feeding? Everest Fernandez thinks foliar feeding should be a part of your weekly garden schedule.
protect your plants from the sun

Crop Shading: Using Shade Cloths for Veggie Gardens

Take steps to protect your crops from sunburn and heat stress. Anne Gibson explains that home gardeners can get better harvests using tools like shade cloth.
food forests

Food Forest in the Laurentian Mountains: Wild Orchard Gardens

If you love harvesting food and want to be more self-sustainable, a food forest is for you. Marci Babineau writes about building a wild orchard garden.
plant companions

Sacrificial Plants To Help Your Edible Garden Grow

What sacrificial plants are you adding to your garden this year? Check out our list of ultimate companions to keep hungry bugs away from your edible crops.
sustainable wicking beds

A Simple Guide To Building a Wicking Bed

If you want to boost your regenerative gardening skills and conserve water, look no further than the wicking bed! Find out what it is, why you need it, and how to build it right here.
what to grow in grow bags

Our Top 5 Crop Picks For Buckets And Grow Bag Gardens

People love grow bags, buckets, and container gardens because they deliver high yields in small spaces. Here are our top five food crops that do well in bags.
the dangers or chlorine

Chlorine and Plants, Almost Everything You Need to Know

We know gardens need water to thrive, but have you considered your H20 source? Keaton Haines explains how too much chlorine might impact your plants.
Gardening on a terrace

A Guide To Terrace Gardening

Living on a hillside has its perks but can make gardening challenging! Anne Gibson guides us through building terrace gardens on sloping properties.
Gardening with layers

Lasagna Gardening: An All-Natural And Cheap Way To Grow Plants

Let’s talk lasagna gardening! This all-natural and inexpensive way to start regenerative garden beds is quick and easy.
The peach-leaved bellflower

Plant of the Month: The Peach-Leaved Bellflower

The peach-leaved bellflower is perfect for a cottage garden. This stunning bloom offers a touch of whimsy to a space and attracts droves of pollinators.
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