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How To Grow Perfect Pumpkins In Containers

Catherine Sherriffs

Many gardeners shy away from growing pumpkins because they take up so much real estate. What goes into the ground as a compact seedling quickly turns into sprawling vines with massive leaves. Don’t despair! You, too, can have a thrilling Halloween if you opt to grow pumpkins in containers! Choose The Right Variety When growing…

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Grow Year-Round By Creating A Windowsill Garden

With the weather starting to cool down, some of you might be thinking that the gardening season has come to an end. But do you have a window in your house or apartment? Does it get a decent amount of sun? Does it have a sill? Well, then your gardening season isn’t over; it’s just…
September 23, 2020
Jesse Singer

Is Outdoor Education Here To Stay?

The lazy days of summer are behind us, and many kids worldwide are back in school, but education looks nothing like it did before COVID-19 hit. To keep the disease from spreading, students are exchanging poorly-ventilated and cramped classrooms for the great outdoors. Some say it’s an idea we might even see outlive the pandemic!…
September 18, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

No-Cost Solutions To Growing More In Your Garden

Are you looking for bigger, better results in the garden at no extra cost and without the help of man-made fertilizers? Here are some tips that can make a difference. The best part? They’re easy and free to execute in any outdoor garden space. Homemade Compost Soil and microbes need food, and the better the…
September 16, 2020
Rich Hamilton

How To Properly Store Your Saved Seeds

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, you may have tried to purchase seeds for your garden and found them more challenging to find than ever before. As I discussed in a previous post, the good news is that there is still a healthy supply of seeds. And, with a few tips and tricks, you’ll…
September 11, 2020
Jesse Singer

Lufa Farms Builds World’s Biggest Rooftop Greenhouse In Montreal

There’s a movement sweeping across the globe that has people looking for fresh, local, and nutritious food that’s sustainably grown. Montreal’s Lufa Farms embodies that spirit, bringing real food to people living in cities. To continue serving the community, the urban farm has just finished building the world’s largest rooftop greenhouse!  Garden Culture had the…
September 9, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

The Need to GROW: Free Viewing For A Limited Time

Do you ever feel anxious about climate change and the state of environmental and human health? I sure do; it’s overwhelming. Despite all of the bad news, there are messages of hope. A new independent film, The Need To Grow, tells stories offering possible solutions to the current climate crisis.  60 Years Left The world’s…
September 3, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Farm To Table: Delicious Slow-Roasted Tomato Sauce

The beauty of growing many tomato plants is that you experiment with different varieties and have a consistent crop throughout the season. But when dozens ripen all at once, you need a plan. This delicious roasted tomato sauce is perfect for pasta on colder days and freezes well so you can enjoy fresh tomatoes all…
September 2, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Every Action Matters: The Ins And Outs Of Crop Steering

As indoor gardeners, we have the benefit of controlling climate and irrigation, which play significant roles in how our plants grow. From temperature and humidity settings, light intensity, irrigation volumes, and frequency to the way we defoliate our plants, every action matters.  
August 31, 2020
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What Is Soilless Potting Mix And How To Use It

The term “soilless mix” is thrown around a lot in the gardening world, assuming that we all know what it means. But what if you don’t? Well, give me a few minutes of your time, and that will no longer be the case. And next time you’re at a party and someone says “soilless mix”…
August 28, 2020
Jesse Singer

Canada’s Sunflower Business Booms With Crop In Full Bloom

When so many businesses are failing due to extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances, it’s nice to learn about industries that are doing well for a change. Canada’s sunflower business is one of them!  About Sunflowers Native to North America, sunflowers are known mostly for their vibrant hues and incredible heights, but they’re also an excellent food…
August 26, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Using Microbial Products For A Thriving Garden

Written by Cody J. Garrett-Tait Cody is the owner of High Powered Organics and a second-generation Australian grower with more than a decade of experience in the horticulture industry. Cody works closely with growers locally and abroad, creating organic solutions for high output cropping. He achieves maximum results by combining aspects from permaculture, biodynamic farming,…
August 24, 2020
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