Edible Perennials You Can Grow In Canada With food security worries on the rise you are most likely looking for better ways to provide food to your family. However, the concern for you living in Canada may be what perennials…
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How To Make An Edible Flower Planter In Canada
How To Design An Edible Flower Planter In Canada The idea of fresh summer salads or colourful avocado toast is in the back of everyone’s mind. One of the best ways to accomplish this on a budget is by turning…
How To Grow Cucamelons In Canada
How To Grow Cucamelons In Canada As a Canadian gardener that is just starting out you are probably wondering how to grow peas & beans in Canada. Whether you are located in Ontario, Alberta, the Maritimes or anywhere in between…
Total Care Guide For Succulents In Canada
Total Care Guide For Succulents In Canada Succulents are the perfect addition to any patio or indoor space. However, the care for succulents in Canada is not the same as other plants in your collection. This blog post is a…
What Is The Difference Between Bush Beans & Pole Beans
What Is The Difference Between Bush Beans & Pole Beans The difference between bush beans and pole beans is drastic. This article looks at which type of bean you should choose for your garden. We will also look at the…
How To Grow Peas & Beans In Canada
How To Grow Peas & Beans In Canada As a Canadian gardener that is just starting out you are probably wondering how to grow peas & beans in Canada. Whether you are located in Ontario, Alberta, the Maritimes or anywhere…
Old Garden Hose Rug For Canadian Gardeners
Old Garden Hose Rug For Canadian Gardeners Garden hoses over time tend to weather and eventually become useless for watering effectively. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be destined for the garbage if you put in a…
DIY Birdhouse Shadow Box For Windows
DIY Birdhouse Shadow Box For Windows Bird houses are a must have staple in the backyard. One of the best ways to truly enjoy your birdy friends is with a shadow box birdhouse. This allows you to enjoy the presence…
How To Bring Garden Seedlings Outdoors In Canada
How To Bring Garden Seedlings Outdoors In Canada It’s that time of year where seedlings need to come outside. But with the risk of transplant shock, the task can seem impossible. These issues can compound when you are trying to…
How To Have A Green Lawn All Summer In Canada
How To Have A Green Lawn All Summer In Canada A green lawn takes place over all four seasons. In this article we will be looking at the best ways for you to keep a green lawn this summer. Some…
Evolve Fertilizer Dirt N Grow Review
Evolve Fertilizer Review As a Canadian gardener I’m always looking for a reputable brand of fertilizer. When it comes to fertilizer there are a lot of gimmicks out there that promise huge results but in reality are not able to…
Earth’s Medicine Fertilizer Review
Earth’s Medicine Fertilizer Review A common misconception with houseplants is that you need to have sterile soil. As a soil scientist I am here to tell you that is not the case and actually the opposite of what you’re aiming…
The Pros & Cons Of Vertical Gardening
The Pros & Cons Of Vertical Gardening Vertical gardening is picking up in popularity. This is most likely due to the fact that many of us have smaller spaces. Vertical gardening allows for privacy while achieving awesome yields and a…
What Is Foliar Feeding? Does It Benefit Plants?
What Is Foliar Feeding? Is It Worth It As A Canadian Gardener? As a soil scientist my main priority is ensuring plant health is at its peak. However when we run into issues such as a poor root system or…
Plants That Repel Mosquitos
Plants That Repel Mosquitos This blog post was sponsored by Connected To The Land Everyone’s favourite season seems to be summer. However summer barbeques can quickly be ruined by a mosquito infestation. Despite our best efforts of using bug spray,…
Are Dollarama Vegetable Seeds Worth Getting?
Are Dollarama Vegetable Seeds Worth Getting? Gardening is becoming more mainstream. With that comes new sources for seeds. Each source varies in price, appearance and selection. seem to be getting larger. The higher demand has also caused a large spike…
A Soil Scientist DIY Potting Soil Recipe For Houseplants
DIY potting soil is a hot topic on the internet with some people even profiting off the recipe. Below is an excel document that helps you design your potting soil based on the type of plant, watering styles, and even…
How Do You Press Flowers Quickly
How Do You Press Flowers Quickly Knowing how to press flowers quickly is valuable for an one looking to collect flowers in the garden. The process typically can take a month or more using classical methods of flower pressing. In…
Why Does My Ficus & Succulent Have A Blanket Of White Waxy Film/Deposit On The Leaves?
Ever wonder why some plants have a whitish bluish milky film on the leaves? I recently saw this happening on my Ficus rubber tree. It came to the realization that many houseplants owners may not understand what exactly this milky…
How To Feed Pollinators In The Early Spring. The Guide For Canadian Gardeners.
How to feed pollinators in the early spring. The guide for Canadian gardeners. In early spring we tend to see bumblebees in our garden. These bumblebees arrive in spite of their being little to no flowers present. For a gardener…