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In Canada, gardening for animals is a great method to encourage biodiversity and establish a healthy ecosystem in your backyard. It not only benefits wildlife, but it can also make your garden more attractive and interesting. Here are some guidelines…

It can be challenging to garden close to a septic tank, but with a little forethought and preparation, you can grow a lovely, flourishing garden while still safeguarding your sewage system. Here are some pointers to get you going: Here…

The expansion of a plant in reaction to light is known as phototropism. Plants can tailor their exposure to light for photosynthesis thanks to a type of tropism, or directional growth response. The stems of plants frequently exhibit phototropism, which…

Legginess is one of the most frequent problems that farmers and gardeners may run into when raising seedlings. Seedlings that are leggy have long, slender stems and few, tiny leaves. Lack of appropriate light can result in this condition since…

When a plant blooms and bears fruit, the photoperiod, or the amount of light it receives each day, is a key factor. You may optimize your plants’ growth and productivity by being aware of their photoperiod needs. What Do Photoperiods…

The expansion of a plant in reaction to light is known as phototropism. Plants can tailor their exposure to light for photosynthesis thanks to a type of tropism, or directional growth response. The stems of plants frequently exhibit phototropism, which…

Without turning the soil over or tilling it, gardening without digging is a way to grow plants. This permaculture technique, sometimes referred to as no-dig gardening or lasagna gardening, can be good for the health of the soil and the…

In Canada, gardening for birds is a wonderful way to help the area’s wildlife while also enhancing your outdoor environment. A bird-friendly garden may be made that is both attractive to birds and advantageous to the local environment by using…

Growing plants that attract pollinators is an important way to preserve regional ecosystems and advance biodiversity in Canada. This is especially true in the prairie provinces. Because the reproduction of so many plant species is dependent on pollinators like bees,…

In Canada, gardening for animals is a great method to encourage biodiversity and establish a healthy ecosystem in your backyard. It not only benefits wildlife, but it can also make your garden more attractive and interesting. Here are some guidelines…

It can be challenging to garden close to a septic tank, but with a little forethought and preparation, you can grow a lovely, flourishing garden while still safeguarding your sewage system. Here are some pointers to get you going: If…

Soil blocking 101 Soil blocking is one of the newest ways to start seeds, and it is gaining popularity quickly. Let’s take a look at soil blocking as a tool for your seed-starting setups. Why would you block? Soil Choice…

Legginess is one of the most frequent problems that farmers and gardeners may run into when raising seedlings. Seedlings that are leggy have long, slender stems and few, tiny leaves. Lack of appropriate light can result in this condition since…

When a plant blooms and bears fruit, the photoperiod, or the amount of light it receives each day, is a key factor. You may optimize your plants’ growth and productivity by being aware of their photoperiod needs. If you are…

There are a variety of methods, including mutation, viral infection, and tissue culture, that can lead to the development of spontaneous variegation in plants. If you are new to this blog my name is Ashley and I am a soil…

One method for achieving rapid growth in houseplants is to bring the vapour pressure deficit down as low as possible (VPD). The phrase “vapour pressure difference” (or “VPD”) refers to the pressure difference that exists between the amount of moisture…

An essential step in establishing the health of your plants is testing the pH level of the soil in your garden. Using a solution of baking soda and vinegar to test your soil is a quick and low-cost option. The…

Magnesium and calcium are necessary elements for plant growth, yet Canadian soils rarely lack these nutrients. This is partly because the parent rock and glacial till that make up the majority of Canadian soils have high concentrations of these minerals.…

Growing your own cut flowers in Canada can provide you with an abundance of beautiful, fragrant blooms for your home, as well as extra blooms to sell or give away to friends and family. The following are some general pointers…

With the rise in permaculture and a heavy focus on microbe health, it is important to look at the microbial activity of our soil. However, a professional test is not cheap and involves a trained eye and a microscope. If…