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Author: Rob Sproule

Beer from the Garden

Beer from the Garden

“Yeah, I brew my own beer,” he says as he adjusts his horn-rimmed glasses and tucks his flannel into his skinny jeans. He’s the hipster gardener, and his homegrown hops has been making waves at the local artisans market. Learn the secret to making your own delicious home brew with garden-fresh ingredients in our latest blog!

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African Violets

Your Grandmother probably had an african violet or 3 in a carefully tended spot in her home, perhaps next to a favourite chair. But what’s old is new again, and these humble Tanzanian plants are filling bathrooms and kitchens once more.

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Plants That’ll Make You Kids Put the Tablet Down

Plants That’ll Make Your Kids Put the Tablet Down

A summer full of garden fun will keep your kids busy, entertained, and learning more each day. Plus, it’s way better for their physical and mental health””in fact, time spent outdoors in the garden has been shown to improve mental focus, leading to happier school days and better grades.

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Robo Gardening

There are loads of different gardening robots on the market for folks who want to save some time and effort in lawn care. George Jetson would approve.

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Top Annuals of 2019

Top Annuals of 2019

We’re getting a closer look at more and more new annuals every day, and every shipment has me feeling like a kid in a candy store. Plan a trip to Salisbury today to meet your new favourites!

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Moon Phase Gardening

For many centuries (or rather, many moons”¦) gardeners have planned out their planting schedule according to the lunar cycle. Now, this might sound a bit like hippie mumbo jumbo, but there really is evidence all around us. Read up on how  this affects your garden’s growth!

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Zero Waste Gardening

Zero Waste Gardening

The Zero Waste movement is quickly picking up speed. It’s no secret that we’ve been relying on disposable goods for way too long, prioritizing convenience over responsibility. The consequences of this systemic problem are pretty

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Top 5 Herbs to Grow and Why

Whether you’re whipping together a quick salsa fresca to enjoy on the patio, preparing a roast chicken dinner, or shaking up some swanky cocktails, you can get so much out of a personal herb garden.

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Flower Power

Flower Power Gardening

Fresh, bright blossoms instantly add excitement and vivacity to any backyard landscape. There’s just something so uplifting about the display of colour and texture you can achieve with a flower garden.

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Growing Mint

Mint 101

Mint is one of the most versatile herbs out there. And it’s making a huge comeback – not just in cooking, but even in design!

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How To Plant A Container Garden

How To Plant A  Container Garden by Rob Sproule So you wanna plant a container garden? It can be intimidating, especially if you’ve been  surfing the net looking for inspiration on professional gardening sites.  Stop

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Poplar Borer Insect

Poplar Borer

Poplar Borer by Shirley Martin We have two small dogs who are getting up in years making more temperate weather ideal for walking them. My daughter and I decided to check out the local lake

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Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam by Rob Sproule   I love spy movies, ones like James Bond where the cars are fast, the suits expensive and you never know which beautiful woman you can trust. When I see

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