Growing 101
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.
Christmas Tree History and Folklore by Rob Sproule Of all the wonderful things Christmas is, it’s also a smorgasbord for history buffs like myself. Digging into any of its eclectic traditions will take you
Mealy Bugs by Rob Sproule Depending on who you ask, this unmistakable critter is either disgusting or fascinating. It looks like something dug up from the Burgess Shale only to escape the
Caring for your Fresh Christmas Tree by Rob Sproule The rich, evergreen scent of live Christmas trees is a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner. Although many have opted
Caring for your Bromeliad by Rob Sproule Even if you don’t know the term ‘bromeliad’, you’ll know the plant. We’ve all seen the glossy, strappy leafed plant with its neon inflorescence towering from
Christmas Container Gardening by Rob Sproule If there is any truth in the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” it may help to explain the intensity of the love affair that we Albertans
Blooming in No-Mans’ Land: The Story of the Remembrance Day Poppy by Rob Sproule Almost a century ago, an exhausted Canadian medical officer sat in the back of an ambulance, mourning a friend he buried
Bronze Leaf Disease by Rob Sproule Do you have any Swedish Aspen in your yard? If you live in a newer suburban home and/or have a smaller yard, you probably do. They are the tall,
A Story in a Garden: Creating a Miniature World by Rob Sproule Creativity is the spark at the heart of gardening. From designing container gardens to following honeybees on their rounds, being in the
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
Air Cleaning Plants by Rob Sproule Did you ever dream about being an astronaut? Imagine, if you will, that it’s many years in the future, and you’re an astronaut living in a space-bubble on
Apples, Apples, Everywhere by Rob Sproule September on the prairies means never-ending blue skies, the smell of threshed wheat, and trees laden with more apples than many home-owners know what to do with. Drive
Tree Planting 101 by Rob Sproule It’s easy to see planting a new tree in the yard as a chore, but I think of it as creating a small piece of living legacy. This tree
Bonsai Basics By Rob Sproule We proudly stock Miami Tropical Bonsai Trees, one of the largest growers and importers in the United States. Basic Care Best Types Water & Humidity Light & Fertilizer I’m not
Chemical-Free Ant Control by Rob Sproule Before we talk about killing our ants, lets take a moment to be thankful for living in one of the least ant-infested countries in the world. I’ve seen
Creeping Bellflower: The Zombie Weed by Rob Sproule I recently read Max Brooks’ page-turning unread romp, “World War Z.” The book is a mediation of what a global zombie plague, and our subsequent
Late Summer Garden Care by Rob Sproule Replace Tired Plants Give Existing Annuals some Maintenance Plant Fresh Vegetables It’s a sobering fact that, with our short seasons, Alberta gardens tend to peak at the end
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,
Hollyhock Rust by Brett Kerley Hollyhock rust is a common fungal disease, caused by the fungus Puccinia Malvacearum. Identification Signs of this fungus include orang coloured rust pustules on the undersides of
Under the Spruce Tree by Rob Sproule In the gardening world some questions are as variable as the current trends but others, like “what can I grow under my spruce tree”, are a constant.
Native Plants in Alberta by Rob Sproule Gardening is as much work as you want to put into it. Savvy gardeners know that the secret to having a stunning yard without spending
Fairy Rings & Other Mushrooms by Rob Sproule, During wet summers people come into the greenhouse everyday asking what they can use to get rid of the mushrooms sprouting in their lawn. The good
Leaf Miners by Rob Sproule Have you noticed squiggly brown lines appearing on your birch, lilac, and vegetable leaves? If so, you’re not alone. Leaf miners are out in force and are leaving
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