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…
Is It Worth Planting Your Tomato Deeper In Cold Climates
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…
Using Fluval Stratum With Houseplants
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…
Soil Colour Testing For Garden Soil
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…
DIY Bokashi Bran & Compost Accelerator
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…
Soil Texture Testing For Garden Soils
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…
Testing Garden Soil For Clay Content
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…
Rock Dust With Houseplants – Does It Work?
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…
Flour Substitutes You Can Grow
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…
Insect Frass For Houseplants
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…
Moon Phase Planting – Science Says
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…
Understanding Soil Profiles For Your Garden
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…
How To Compost In Winter In Canada
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…
The Complete Guide To Humidity and Houseplants
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…
How To Grow Pepper Plants In Canada
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…
How To Get Rapid Growth From Houseplants.
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…
Scientists Liqui-Dirt Review. Is Liqui-Dirt A Fertilizer?
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…
Using Coconut Coir For Seed Starting Medium
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…
3 Things To Never Add When Seed Starting
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…
Does Glyphosate Stay In Garden Soil Long?
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…
