Seed Potato Basics
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
Growing 101
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.
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
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