Growing 101
The last few years have seen a surge of interest in learning to be more self-sufficient. For some people, this means finding a way to go completely off-grid. But that’s not attainable, nor necessarily desirable,
Operation Fruit Rescue: Micro-Orchard by Rob Sproule The morning of September 13 had a crisp bite to it, and we pulled into the old McCauley public school with a van full of trees, notepads,
Sour Cherries: The Unknown Superfruit by Rob Sproule, July 30, 2013 This topic is as close to my heart as it is to my stomach. With a dozen sour cherry trees in my yard,
Growing Figs: The Cure for the Common Houseplant by Rob Sproule When you live in a cold climate like ours, it’s easy to think it’s futile to try and grow anything edible after the snow
Ahh, summer. A time to soak up the joys of the outdoors; dining al fresco, lounging by the pool, and spending hours scouting your garden for pests and diseases. If you could use a little
While it’ll still be a few months before we can start filling our garden beds and containers, we’re right at the cusp of spring pruning season! If the thought of pruning still makes you a
While we all know pruning is a routine gardening procedure, it might surprise you how many people shy away from pruning their landscape plants. In fact, pruning questions are the most common kinds of inquiries
Once harvest season rolls around, those of us with apple trees are always scrambling to find creative recipe ideas. One can only eat so many pies, tarts, and crumbles””as delicious as they are, you don’t
You’ve probably heard the buzz about sour cherries and how they’re one of the most potent superfoods on the planet, but you might be a bit confused with how to actually eat them. They aren’t
With the wet weather we’ve been having, the risk of blight is on the rise. Find out how to spot it, and what to do about it.
DIY Landscape Design Tips Getting Started Try This “Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill.” David Hockney By far, one of the hottest trends on the market right now is the Do-It-Yourself project. With home
Permaculture 101 by Rob Sproule The term is derived from the idea of “permanent agriculture.” The idea being that while modern agriculture often imposes our artificial techniques onto nature, permaculture emphasizes using nature’s patterns
Pruning in April By Rob Sproule April is the gardeners’ pacing month. The snow has melted, the sun warms us and the brown, bare garden taunts us. When it’s too warm to be inside but
March is here and spring fever has set in! It’s time to begin dreaming up our yards and planning our gardens. Looking for some inspiration? look no further.
El Niño and your Garden by Rob Sproule We’ve all heard about it. For a year the news has told us about a “blob” of warm water gathering in the central Pacific like an
The Caterpillars are Coming! by Rob Sproule We all remember the “the tent caterpillar years”, and most of us still have stories of how, when we were young, they’d sound like rain falling from
Your Pruning Calendar By: Rob Sproule Fall Pruning Late Winter Spring Here’s a cheat-sheet on when to prune your trees and shrubs to keep them healthy for decades to come. Fall Pruning: With exposed branches
Winterizing Chores Made Easy by Rob Sproule Winterizing your Pots Winterizing the Lawn Watering When it comes to gardening chores, there are “should” do’s and “can” do’s. “Should” do’s are often a massive list
Growing the Perfect Apple by Rob Sproule There’s nothing better than plucking a ripe apple right off the tree. While this isn’t the Okanagan, there are dozens of varieties of apples that are
Discover five auspicious plants to adorn your home in the Year of the Dragon 2024. From Lucky Bamboo to Citrus Trees, learn how these plants symbolize prosperity and bring positive energy to your living space.
The world is changing, and the way we garden is changing, too. No longer just a place to plant a few flowers and grow a few shrubs, there is now a solid need for
When you see tulips at the grocery store in February or flowering tree branches in bouquets in March, it’s because they’ve been forced to bloom early. Forcing is not quite as mean as it sounds
You probably know Salisbury as your go-to place to buy local plants in Edmonton, but it’s a great spot for gifts as well! We’ve got so much more than just houseplants in stock (though, we
Houseplants are like living art for our homes, and a well-curated collection will totally transform your space, giving it a cool, modern vibe. Choosing trendy and visually attractive houseplants instead of dollar store vinyl plants
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