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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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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 …

I Spy Something Wild! Joining The Global City Nature Challenge

It’s time to take a moment to slow down and enjoy the Nature around us! From April 28th – May …

Plant A Sunflower (Or Two) For Guerrilla Garden Day!

What are you up to between now and May 1st? If you’ve got some sunflower seeds and a few minutes …

Craving A Climate-Friendly Garden? Hügelkultur Is For You!

The eighth principle of permaculture says that by putting things in the right place, relationships develop, and plants support each other. …

Bombs Away! An Easy Guide To Making Seed Bombs

We usually recommend reading seed packets before planting, but if you’re feeling a little wild and want to break the …

5 Cool Ways To Support Plants Through The Growth Cycles

We all need a support system, and plants are no different! To get the best harvest yields, nurturing plants through …

A Quick Guide To Growing Organic Greens At Home

Is the shortage of salad greens at the local supermarket getting you down? While they may seem simple, these greens …

Eight Trending Perennial Vegetables For 2023 And Beyond

Trends come and go, but many gardeners and growing experts agree that the perennial vegetable garden is here to stay! …

A Crash Course On Winter Bees And How They Survive The Cold

Honeybees represent a small fraction of the world’s 20,000 bee species; they’re an incredible example of evolution. They undertake many …

Celebrating Black Leadership And Growing Skills At Seattle’s Yes Farm

Yes Farm is a 1.5-acre plot that sits along the I-5 in Seattle, WA, where gardeners of all ages and …

February Is The Perfect Month To Give Your Garden Some Love

Valentine’s Day is coming, so why not show the garden some love? In some parts of the world, crocus and …

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

The saying goes that when one door closes, another opens, and Los Angeles-based commercial director Raul Fernandez can vouch for …

Keeping Container Plants Warm In The Winter

For gardeners without a lot of space, container gardening is the answer! Roses, shrubs, and perennials can happily thrive in …

Budget-Friendly Ways To Grow Food

Are your grocery bills getting bigger? You’re not alone. Global food prices are on the rise as producers continue to …

5 Cool Ways You Can Practice Regenerative Agriculture At Home

With so many negative headlines and extreme weather events these days, it’s easy to feel anxious about climate change. But …

How Indoor Farms Are Changing Agriculture And Leading To Food Security

With food shortages threatening some parts of the world and grocery bills rising dramatically, indoor urban gardening is increasingly popular …

Nothing But Love And Appreciation: What Does Your Garden Mean To You?

As Canadians continue to celebrate the Year of the Garden (YOTG), the Canadian Garden Council encourages all garden enthusiasts, from …

Grow Bags Are The Fabric Of Our Lives

Never have I had such an accommodating vessel in the garden. Some might be thinking a pot is a pot, …

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