Dew Worms
Dew Worms by Rob Sproule If you’ve never seen a dew worm, do I have a mental picture to paint for you. Imagine the cute little red wrigglers in your garden, only reaching nightmarish
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Dew Worms by Rob Sproule If you’ve never seen a dew worm, do I have a mental picture to paint for you. Imagine the cute little red wrigglers in your garden, only reaching nightmarish
An Homage to Spiders by Rob Sproule If our gardens were Hollywood movies, every good bug would be as cute as lady-bugs and every bad bug would be as ugly as a spider. Spiders
Earthworms 101 by Rob Sproule Of the humble earthworm (Lubricus terrestris), Charles Darwin said it best: “It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so important a part in the
Foolproof Edibles by Rob Sproule I talk to two kinds of people in the greenhouse: those who grow their own veggies, and those who would like to. Usually, the only thing stopping those
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
What is Killing Our Bees by Rob Sproule It’s impossibly to overstate how extraordinary bees are or how vital they are to our future as a species. Worldwide, about 200,000 species of bees pollinate
Scarlet Lily Beetle by Rob Sproule Whether it’s their ease of growth, overwhelming flowers or just because we’re surprised that such a stunning plant can survive here, Canadians are passionate about lilies. They are
Container Gardening Secrets by Rob Sproule Gorgeous containers aren’t just found in glossy magazines and Martha Stewart specials. They’re within our grasp no matter how black our thumbs may be, and I have a few
Long Weekend Family Projects by Rob Sproule “Hamlet” is one of my favourite plays, and it’s on my mind every May Long Weekend as star-crossed gardeners float into the greenhouse, their eyes alight at the
Planting a Hanging Basket by Rob Sproule Hanging baskets are one of summer’s most colourful delights! They’re fun to make and add an easy blast of colour to the yard. A lot of
Cottony Psyllid by Rob Sproule With the intensely cold winters we endure on the prairies, we have precious few options when it comes to statement-making shade trees. As such, it’s understandably frustrating when a
Seed Potato Basics by Rob Sproule Okay, we all know that we’re never going to see a potato plant on the cover of a glossy gardening magazine. They’re never going to be the “next
Voles 101 by Rob Sproule I don’t know about you, but to me the spring thaw is one of the most anti-climactic events of the year. The first warm days of March, when the
Top 3 Gardening Trends for 2014 by Rob Sproule While the beautiful essentials of gardening never change, the specific, cutting edge ways we tap into them are always shifting. A gardening trend happens when savvy
Pansies Folklore & Care by Rob Sproule A lot of people ask me what the difference is between Pansies and Violas. While the technical answer involves their number of petals and which direction they point,
Growing Broccoli and Cauliflower from Seed by Rob Sproule Broccoli is one of the most vitamin rich vegetables we can grow. They are overflowing with vitamin A and C, especially when eaten raw.
Getting your Garden Ready to Grow: Spring Rejuvenation made Easy by Rob Sproule April is the most idealistic month, when gardeners’ fancies turn lightly to thoughts of ripening tomatoes sweet peas climbing. It’s also
Black Knot by Rob Sproule The outbreak of black knot in Edmonton is approaching epidemic proportions. This easy to control fungus destroys garden aesthetics, disfigures branches, and eventually kills trees. Whether driving or
Jurassic Plants by Rob Sproule The magic of dinosaurs is in their ability to transform us into children with a single thought. Conjure an epic battle between a Tyrannosaurus and a Triceratops in
Airplants by Rob Sproule When it comes to plants, the geek in me loves everything strange. Plants that push the boundaries of what’s possible in evolution always keep me coming back, whether they’re
Cats and your Houseplants by Rob Sproule I’m a huge cat lover and am the first to point out that, in the home, they are an enigma. We’ve been tapping into the intense
Succulents by Rob Sproule It wasn’t long ago that the only succulents you’d find on Canadian window-sills were Aloe Vera, Jade plants, and a bristly prickly cactus or two (yep, cactus are succulents, too).
A Living Valentines by Rob Sproule With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, star-struck lovers everywhere are lined up across Edmonton for everything chocolate, rose, and teddy bear. While traditional gifts rule the day, there
Health Benefits of Gardening by Rob Sproule A New Year’s Resolution The dawning of a new year is a chance to give the gift to ourselves of a healthier lifestyle and a more positive perspective.
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