DIY: How To Build Your Own Greenhouse
So, you want a greenhouse? Of course, you do! Who wouldn’t? A greenhouse is an awesome addition to any home …
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5 Easy Edible Plants You Can Grow At Home
Being able to grow some of your own food has always been a worthy goal. But in light of the …
Growing: Good For The Mind
Researchers have been promoting the benefits of horticulture for years, as studies have repeatedly shown that the act of tending to plants can relieve stress and have an overall calming effect. Gardening is so good for the brain; it may even lower the risk of dementia!
Easy DIY: All-Natural Disinfecting Cleaning Solution
Maybe your local supermarket has run out of household cleaners and disinfectants. Or perhaps you’re looking for an effective, all-natural …
Featured Flower: Rare And Stunning Orchids On Display
Attention all orchid lovers! The 75th Annual Santa Barba International Orchid Show takes place this weekend, offering visitors a chance …
Study Finds Climate Change Will Expand Globe’s Agricultural Land
Living in the Canadian province of Quebec, I’ve dreamed of having a longer outdoor growing season. Like many places, our …
The Foliar Frontier: Give Your Plants The Edge
Many growers are searching for nutrients that can give plants a certain edge. Is there something that can make them bigger, stronger and deliver higher yields? There are always new products and fertilizers on the market, but very few of them are original. The wheel is constantly being reinvented. If you want an edge in the world of growing, consider foliar feeding.
The Art of Gardening: North America’s Largest Tropical Bonsai Garden
A small town in Florida is home to the largest tropical bonsai garden in all of North America. Located in …
Research Finds CBD To Treat More Neurological Disorders
These days, it’s common to hear someone talking about suffering from pain and someone else asking them if they’ve tried …
Phytomicrobiom: What The Hell Are Mushrooms Doing In My Pots?
Phytomicrobiom, or phytobiome, is a complicated word for a straightforward thing: the community of fungi, bacteria, and destructors that live …
Frog-Friendly Gardens
What has four legs, can jump, swim, and is essential to the health of your backyard? If you guessed a …
Beehaviors: The Festooning Of Bees (Part 3)
We humans, with our particle accelerators and Wikipedia, like to think we are the smartest species on Earth. Yet still, …
Seed Saving Part 3: Harvesting & Processing Seeds
Saving seeds starts with growing and nurturing healthy plants, so the seeds are ripe and mature. The next steps are …
Mushrooms Provide All-Natural Remedies For Humans And The Planet
Mushrooms are all the rage these days; from their magical healing qualities and health benefits to their impact on supporting …
The 7 Deadly Sins of Growing
Many of us are familiar with the seven deadly sins. First outlined by Pope Gregory the Great in the sixth …
Beehaviors: Swarming, AKA, Looking For a New Hive (Part 2)
If you were ever lucky enough to see the incredible sight of hundreds of bees flying frantically above your head …
Green Christmas Tree Disposal
Shortly after the chaos of the holidays comes the mad dash to get the Christmas tree and falling needles out …
Gardening Books For The Holidays And Beyond
The holidays are for traditions, relaxing, and taking the time to do things you don’t always have the time to …
The Mighty Burdock Weed: A Cornucopia of Virtues
Many people are already familiar with burdock. It’s tall and robust, but what makes it stand out the most is …
Beehaviors: The Waggle Dance (Part 1)
Last summer, we put our apiary through some major changes. We broke some “traditional” beekeeping rules and tested some new …