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Urban Gardening

Short on space? No problem! Anyone can grow their own food, herbs, and flowers, no matter where they live. Follow our tips and tricks to start your urban garden.

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Plant Of The Month: The Toad Lily Gets Out Of Bed Early And Stays Up Late

After every other perennial has finished in the garden, my toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta ) blooms. The irony is that it was …

Easy DIY: Mulching Is Essential To Climate-Friendly Gardening

Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden! An essential component of regenerative-organic and permaculture …

A Gardener’s Key Takeaways From One Of The Hottest Summers On Record

We will remember the summer of 2023 for many things, like wildfires, high temperatures, drought, and severe rainstorms that caused …

How To Plant Bulbs In Containers This Fall For Beautiful Color In The Spring

Do you want to plant some tulips for the spring but have no garden space? Just plant them in containers! …

Plant Of The Month: Fall Anemones Are A Whimsical And Lovely September Perennial

Welcome to Plant of the Month, a new series featuring a perennial plant rooted in my garden and some tips …

When Blooms Fade, Grab Your Spade! A Guide To Dividing Plants In The Fall

As the summer season winds down, so do the blooms of many of our favorite flowers in the garden. As …

Microgreens And Indoor Food Production

A strange sense of desire and urgency came over me one day when I was on Galiano a few years …

Garden Ollas: An Ancient Watering Method For The Modern Gardener

Have you heard of a garden olla (oy-yah)? They’ve been around for thousands of years. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, they …

Community Gardens Are A Safe And Happy Space For Everyone

In March 2020, an unprecedented shock wave reverberated worldwide as a virus grabbed hold of life as we knew it. …

Support Your Local Flower Farm During Canadian Flowers Week And Beyond

We celebrate local food and artisans; it’s time to celebrate local flowers! From August 10-16th, Canadian Flowers Week (CFW) will promote locally …

Hügelkultur Gardening: A Different Approach To Growing In Containers

As plants in containers grow, they use valuable nutrients in the soil that they cannot replenish naturally. As a result, …

Tips For Creating A Small Space Garden

At first glance, my tiny urban townhouse appeared void of viable garden space. Outside the front door, butting up against …

Heat Waves Are The New Normal, So How Do We Adapt?

With another growing season underway, I am reflecting on our changing climate. I remember the long and cold spring of …

Strategies for Gardening with Climate Change

Changing climatic conditions, extreme weather events like flooding, and increasingly cloudy days have been more common in the last year. …

Getting In Tune: Keys to Succeed at Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) takes an ecosystem approach to pest/disease management. It focuses on the long-term prevention of pests and …

5 Cool Ways Homemade, Natural Solutions Help The Garden Thrive

Regenerative and organic gardening is about taking a page from Mother Nature when growing plants. Imitating what happens naturally in …

Here’s The Dirt: Hugelkultur In Raised Garden Beds

Gardening in raised beds offers many perks, like warmer soil and fewer weeds. They’re also easier on the back and …

How To Create Thermal Mass In The Garden

Do you have a lot of rocks on your property? No matter the size, rocks are a beautiful element in …

Purple Power: Gardens Going Mauve, Lavender, Violet, And Every Shade In Between

Last year, the Canadian Garden Council invited Canadians to plant red annuals and perennials to celebrate the landmark Year of …

Growing Strawberries In Containers For Months Of Delicious Harvests

You can easily grow and harvest sweet and delicious strawberries in a container on your terrace or patio! Some strawberry …

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