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Trichomes Vs. Adventitious Roots On Tomato Plants. What Are The Hairs On Your Tomato Stem?

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 AshleyCanadian Garden, Plant Science

Do you have tiny hairs on your tomato stem? Let’s look at the difference between trichomes vs. adventitious roots on tomato plants. What purpose do the tomato hairs plant on the plant? Are these roots in disguise or is there…

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Is It Worth Planting Your Tomato Deeper In Cold Climates

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 AshleyCanadian Garden, Container Gardening

Is it worth planting your tomato deeper in cold climates? In particular in Canada where the soil can be cooler till later in the year. The answer may be surprising … it was for me. This has been my garden…

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Using Fluval Stratum With Houseplants

May 2, 2022May 5, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

The newest houseplant craze is using Fluval stratum with our houseplants in a semi hydroponic setup. Is Fluval stratum for indoor plants worth all the fuss? Let’s take a look at how the Fluval stratum stands up against other semi…

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Soil Colour Testing For Garden Soil

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 AshleyCanadian Garden, Soil Science

Soil colour testing in garden soils can tell us a historical story about your soil. The colour of soil matters because it helps us determine the source of our formation, hydrological patterns & horizon thickness. This Gardening In Canada article…

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DIY Bokashi Bran & Compost Accelerator

April 26, 2022April 27, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

DIY Bokashi bran is an easy but fun science experiment. Bokashi bran is used as a compost accelerator or in a Bokashi composting system. It is essentially a collection of microbes that efficiently and quickly decompose organic material. When you…

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Soil Texture Testing For Garden Soils

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Soil texture testing for garden soils allows you to determine the best course of action for soil care. When you don’t know your garden soil texture it can be difficult to know what needs to be added. This gardening in…

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Testing Garden Soil For Clay Content

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Testing for garden soil clay content is something every gardener wants to try. The concern is that if the clay in your garden soil is too high you may have issues with drainage and compaction. This gardening in Canada article…

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Rock Dust With Houseplants – Does It Work?

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Rock dust is a popular soil amendment that can be used for both houseplants and outdoor gardeners. Rock dust with houseplants seems to have merit but what about with the garden. What does the science say about this amendment and…

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Flour Substitutes You Can Grow

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Wheat flour is the one thing you can likely find in nearly every household. It’s not surprising that many garden influencers are trying to grow wheat in hopes that they will get flour. As a farm girl from Saskatchewan, I…

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Insect Frass For Houseplants

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Insect frass for houseplants is a subscriber-asked question and I absolutely fell in love with all the research. The question is what is the purpose of using insect frass for houseplants? Let’s look into the science behind why this product…

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Moon Phase Planting – Science Says

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Does moon phase planting really work? This gardening in Canada article will look at the science behind planting by moon phases.  In order to fully understand the moon phases, we need to first look at the history of planting by…

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Understanding Soil Profiles For Your Garden

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Understanding soil profiles for your garden is important because it takes the guessing out of your plan for your soil care. This Gardening In Canada article is going to look at how to understand you are soil profiles and some…

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How To Compost In Winter In Canada

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

You may be wondering how to compost in winter in Canada. Composting in a cold climate is an absolute nightmare. And this garden in Canada article I’m going to give you practical ways to compost in a Canadian household.  If…

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The Complete Guide To Humidity and Houseplants 

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

The Complete Guide To Humidity and Houseplants One of the most common questions I get asked about Houseplants is how do I tell if I have enough humidity. Exploring the relationship between humidity and houseplants is key. This gardening in…

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How To Grow Pepper Plants In Canada

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

How To Grow Pepper Plants In Canada Have you ever wondered how to grow pepper plants in Canada? Or maybe you’re wondering if those delicious bell peppers can easily be grown in Canada as well. This gardening in Canada article…

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How To Get Rapid Growth From Houseplants.

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

I’m about to tell you the ultimate secret when it comes to getting huge houseplants or rapid growth from houseplants. Wanting houseplants that grow quickly? You definitely want to look up vapour pressure deficit. This is especially true if your…

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Scientists Liqui-Dirt Review. Is Liqui-Dirt A Fertilizer?

February 8, 2022February 16, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Liqui-Dirt Review Powered by RedCircle Is Liqui-Dirt a fertilizer? Based on the description that is placed on the bottle it is easy to assume it is a fertilizer of some sort. As a soil scientist, I am excited to see…

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Using Coconut Coir For Seed Starting Medium

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Coconut Peat Seed Starting Are you on the fence about using coconut coir for seed starting? Or maybe you are wondering what else needs to be added into a coconut coir seed starting mix. This Gardening In Canada article is…

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3 Things To Never Add When Seed Starting

February 8, 2022February 16, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Things you should never add to seed starting mixtures  Powered by RedCircle Have you ever wondered what you should add to your seed starting mixes? Whether using a coconut coir or peat moss seed starting mix there are some things…

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Does Glyphosate Stay In Garden Soil Long?

February 8, 2022February 20, 2022 AshleyUncategorized

Powered by RedCircle Are you worried about glyphosate lingering in your garden soil? Maybe you recently purchased a home and are concerned about the soil history. Or maybe you are moving from conventional to organic and are worried about your…

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