Growing 101
The temperatures may be dipping, but don’t drop your trowel just yet””these cool season vegetables and herbs are still totally viable through autumn in Edmonton. While we tend to associate fresh garden vegetables with summer
“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!
With gorgeous, low-maintenance plants like these, it’s no wonder grass has become fun again. Ornamental grasses give us the chance to get back to the basics, while still allowing us to play with colour and shape.
Adding in a few statement plants to your living space can add so much personality and energy.
Is there anything sweeter than spotting a hummingbird sipping from a flower? Here’s how to have more of those magical moments.
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.
There’s nothing quite like being greeted by beautiful blooms each spring without having to go through the trouble of replanting them year after year.
The most common cannabis pests to look out for, how to check for early signs of infestation, and the best way to get them out fast.
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.
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!
Some folks tend to get a bit squeamish at the sight of bugs scuttling around their yard, but it’s time we shift our perspectives and appreciate everything that beneficial insects have to offer.
It can be overwhelming to select the perfect plant for you and your home. Get started with our top ten favourite houseplant families!
Getting kids to enthusiastically eat their greens isn’t always a walk in the park, (let’s face it, it’s hard to make broccoli seem exciting next to a chicken nugget). Luckily, we’ve figured out a great way to pique your children’s interest in fresh vegetables: getting them set up with their very own food garden.
Edible gardening is rapidly gaining popularity. Make the most out of your gardening endeavours and get some fresh fruits, veggies and herbs out of the deal!
The bedroom is an extraordinary place. It’s where you rest your head at night and where you rise for a brand new day. It’s where you get dressed for your daily obligations or relax with an evening read. It’s also where the magic happens – if ya know what I mean.
If you’re anything like me, you’re flipping through the latest issues of Magnolia Journal or Elle Decor while you stand in line at the grocery store, fantasizing about what your home could be – or looking for inspiring styles that you can incorporate into your current space.
Or maybe you’re like me in the sense that you endlessly scroll through Pinterest and Instagram seeking a spark of creativity to F I N A L L Y pull your home office together for a boost of motivation to hammer out projects.
Or maybe you’re really like me, and you do both. I hear ya, sista. And if you’re starting to incorporate plants into your interior space (because your office really needs them for optimal brain power), you may find yourself struggling a tish to pull it all together. Or maybe not.
Regardless, i’ve got some quick tips to styling your houseplants in their best light – for them and for you – and some inspiring plant ladies you can stalk while you’re unloading your next cart of groceries.
With 90% of people worldwide now spending a whopping 22 hours per day inside, it’s no wonder we’re falling out of sync with the natural world. We’re not out there to enjoy it! But houseplants are our nature-defying way of bringing the outdoors indoors, filling both our decorative and emotional voids. They allow is to bring a splash of fresh, green life into our homes to boost our aesthetic, while giving us all the amazing benefits that plants bring to the table, like cleaner air! As natives of the wild world outside the walls of our homes, though, they do need a little care to transition to their new life. Lucky for you, I’ve got the top tips to make mastering plant parenthood a walk in the park (without actually having to go outside).
Cats and Houseplants: What You Need to Know Why Cats Eat Houseplants How to Keep Cats Out of Houseplants Toxic vs Non-Toxic Toxic Houseplants for Cats Safe Houseplants for Cats Tips to Remember “Curiosity killed
The Social Network in Your Garden Do Plants Really Talk? How Do Plants Communicate? Volatile Organic Compounds (VCOs) Mycelium “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Peter Drucker With everything in
DIY Landscape Design Tips Getting Started Try This “Enjoyment of the landscape is a thrill.” David Hockney By far, one of the hottest trends on the market right now is the Do-It-Yourself project. With home
Outdoor Kitchens Why Have an Outdoor Kitchen? Design Ideas “People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child You probably love to BBQ. I even bet some of your best meals
Rhododendrons Rhododendrons vs. Azaleas Picking a Rhododendron Growing Rhododendrons Caring for Rhododendrons “The poetry of the earth is never dead.” – John Keats Rhododendrons have been a favourite of gardeners across the globe for hundreds
Best Perennials for Pollinators By Rob Sproule Salvia Monarda (Bee Balm) Thyme Hollyhocks “The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.” – Elizabeth Lawrence We all love bees, but getting them into your
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
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