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Slow Down And Relax With A Zen Garden

Jesse Singer

Let’s face it; 2020 has been a pretty stressful year thus far. From politics to pandemics, the start of the new decade has been rough. It is in these challenging times that we need most to connect to our inner selves through mindfulness and thoughtful meditation with nature. And a Zen garden is a perfect…

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Urban Gardening A Source Of Joy In Difficult Times

I was thrilled when Garden Culture asked me to write a piece on urban gardening. I’m a born and raised city girl, 3rd generation Torontonian, and have always tried in some capacity to grow my food. It started with my grandma, who grew up in the very self-sufficient dirty 30s and wartime before DIY had…
October 14, 2020
Jacqueline Davis

How To Close Your Garden For The Winter

While autumn is a beautiful and colourful time of year, it’s also a warning that winter is just around the corner. Before we turn that corner, now is the time to get your garden ready for it. Here are a few simple things you should do now so that your garden is prepared to make…
October 9, 2020
Jesse Singer

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 way to add flavor to meals and beverages. As the colder weather creeps in, it’s a good idea to preserve some of your outdoor herbs so you can enjoy them all winter long!  Many people…
October 7, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Kiss The Ground Delivers Critical Message For Solving Climate Crisis

Climate change is the most significant problem in our time. Every day we hear dire warnings about the state of our planet as natural disasters sweep across the globe. The news is terrifying, but Kiss The Ground, a documentary on Netflix, offers a possible solution: save the soil, and we might be able to save…
October 2, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Fall Decor Made Easy With This DIY Pumpkin Planter

The fall brings crisp air, beautiful colors, and for many, an end to the outdoor gardening season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have pretty things to brighten up your exterior decor! Take these cute DIY pumpkin planters, for instance. I love fall decorations, especially if they involve pumpkins. These DIY planters are super easy…
September 30, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

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 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…
September 25, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

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