Growing 101
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
Your tomato plants are all settled into their new homes for the summer, and soon you’ll have a big tasty harvest to reward all your hard work in the garden! Meanwhile, there are some problems
Green is in, and grasshoppers are out. Try these natural grasshopper repellent methods that are safe for your garden.
Spiders are much maligned creatures, but they’re critically important to our gardens, and the cat-faced spider is one of the best. These spiders are arguably quite cute, with two little bumps on their abdomen that
Ahh, summer. A time to soak up the joys of the outdoors; dining al fresco, lounging by the pool, and spending hours scouting your garden for pests and diseases. If you could use a little
The circle of life works in mysterious ways, but one thing we’ve learned is that each year brings its own “˜pest of the moment’””a bug that suddenly seems to be everywhere! Early identification of these
While hiring a professional gardener is a luxury afforded to a few of us, none of us truly do all the work on our own. In every garden in Edmonton, a whole team of hardworking
Personally, I am not a fan of many creepy crawly things, and mealybugs can become a plant nemesis if allowed to establish in your houseplants. What is a mealybug? Aside from being frustratingly hard to
Fungus gnats are becoming increasingly common in Edmonton homes due to common errors made by overeager houseplant owners, so it’s worth knowing how to prevent and get rid of them! You may unknowingly be making
If you’ve been wondering how to actually get rid of spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats, here’s where you should start. We’re doing a 3 part series on indoor pest control for your beloved house
Eager new plant collectors have been visiting greenhouses in droves, adding to their growing displays of greenery, blissfully unaware of the lurking threat of houseplant pests. To be fair, it’s reasonable to assume that bug
While it’s nice that we’ve had a pretty gentle October, we all know it can’t last much longer. Here we are, near the end of autumn, bracing ourselves for another round of winter in Edmonton.
More and more Albertans are getting excited about growing their own food at home, but it’s always a total bummer when vegetable garden pests barge in to rain on their parade! With all the care,
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
Nematodes and Japanese Beetles Japanese Beetles in Our Gardens Nematodes Using Nematodes in the Garden “Never stop fighting till the fight is done.” – Eliot Ness With the time and energy that we put into
Mason Bees 101 By Rob Sproule The Buzz about the Bee Do They Sting? How Much do They Pollinate? Housing Them “The men of experiment are like the ant; they only collect and use. But
The Fake News on Earwigs By Rob Sproule Earwigs & Fake News Spotting Them Controlling Them Protecting Your Home They look like tiny prehistoric nightmares with a stereotype to match. But as long as you
The “Other” Pollinators By: Rob Sproule Hoverflies Butterflies Other Bees We’ve heard about the honeybees. But what about the other garden superstars giving us apples and strawberries and cucumbers? It’s easy to attract them
Trends 5/5 – Natural Mosquito Control By: Rob Sproule A Year of Bad Press Prevention First Predators “I hate mosquitoes. I mean, I know I’m delicious, but damn. ” ““ Unknown A Year of Bad
Cherry Maggots by Rob Sproule We’ve heard a lot about apple maggots lately and, unfortunately, the prognosis for backyard apple growers is pretty dire. For every fruit there is a pest, it seems, and for
Ground Beetles: Gladiators of the Garden by Rob Sproule In old Hollywood movies you always knew who to root for. The good guys were handsome and the bad guys were ugly. It’s a money making
Cabbage Worm by Rob Sproule The Cabbage worms are out early this year! If you love to munch on broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and the crisp, broad leaves of kale, you’re not alone. While we wait
Poisonous Christmas Plants: Myths & Facts: by Rob Sproule ‘Tis the season when ordinary houseplants give way to the reds, white, and greens of Christmas flowers. Before you put that poinsettia on the mantle
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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