What to Watch for as Summer Heat Sets In
Discover native plant gardening made simple with an Alberta-friendly ‘starter pack’ featuring hardy plants, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance design tips.
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Discover native plant gardening made simple with an Alberta-friendly ‘starter pack’ featuring hardy plants, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance design tips.
Discover native plant gardening made simple with an Alberta-friendly ‘starter pack’ featuring hardy plants, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance design tips.
Excessive rain can lead to overwatered plants, especially in Zone 4a. Learn how to identify the signs of overwatering and discover effective solutions to keep your garden healthy and thriving.
Discover how to keep your poinsettia flourishing after the holidays with our Alberta-specific care tips. Learn about winter care, spring transitions, and the reblooming challenge.
Get ready for the holidays with our expert guide on Christmas greens care, making your home festive and joyful!
We’re crazy for Calatheas, and we hope you have at least one in your indoor plant collection! Notorious for their fussiness, these pet-friendly tropical show-stealers are well worth the extra work and”“if cared for properly”“will
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard all the hoopla surrounding cannabis and CBD these days. It’s been all over the news, magazines, social media, popular culture, and pretty much everywhere
Peonies are like visual poetry””they convey so much beauty and feeling! Their cut flowers are a wedding bouquet classic, with hundreds of luscious, layered petals in the most romantic colours. They need their beauty sleep
Is there anything more frustrating than excitedly picking your first harvest of tomatoes, only to discover they’ve got soggy, rotten bottoms? Gross! Now, if you’re new to vegetable gardening, you might panic and assume this
If you’re going to commit to a perennial garden, it’s worth putting together a solid colour palette with satisfying complementary tones that fit within a theme. If colour theory isn’t your natural forte, no worries””we
Growing tomatoes that ripen enough to be juicy, sweet, and flavourful is ideal for every tomato lover. Sometimes, certain conditions in the late spring months prevent tomato plants from reaching their full potential””that’s why it’s
Growing cannabis at home is becoming increasingly popular in Edmonton, but it’s certainly a more complicated undertaking than your average houseplant, and there are some common problems you may encounter. If you’re considering growing your
What is dormancy, and why do some plants do it but not others? Dormancy essentially means that your plant has stopped or slowed its growing process. Plants go into dormancy when they face adverse conditions
Getting the hang of gardening can be a trial-and-error process, and it certainly isn’t uncommon to encounter a few blunders during our rookie years. We asked folks in the community if they had any stories
Are you unsure of whether you should provide shade for your vegetable garden, or other heat-controlling methods during these scorching summer months? While many plants thrive in bright sunlight, sometimes it can get a bit
Is your veggie garden struggling after this random burst of wet weather in Edmonton? Usually, rainfall is a big win for veggie gardens, but this has been a little extreme! Someone needs to tell Mother
Be the hero your garden needs, and master the science of how to save a dying tomato plant! Tomatoes are a particularly finicky sort, and there are a few common ailments that can affect them.
We’re always so eager to roll out our hanging baskets for spring and summer””they’re the perfect way to fill your yard or patio with vibrant plants and flowers, even if you don’t have a ton
Bring on the tropical vibes and bid farewell to the winter blues with these three gorgeous palms you can grow as indoor plants! Growing tropical foliage plants at home will instantly revitalize your space and
Think debugging your houseplants is strictly a summer task? Sorry to break it to you, pal, but those ruthless plant pests are just as likely to set up camp in your houseplant collection over the
Recently, my family and I got away for some rare holiday time. As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your kids excited to see somewhere new. I admit, I may have been more excited
I’m sure it would surprise no one to know that I’m a big proponent of houseplants. Ask any houseplant “parent” and they’ll admit that being a plant enthusiast is a lot like being a “cat
Well folks, it’s October. The province has seen its first taste of snow for the year, and the Halloween candy aisles are dwarfing the produce aisles in every grocery story. While the city of Edmonton
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!