Growing 101
Operation Fruit Rescue: Micro-Orchard by Rob Sproule The morning of September 13 had a crisp bite to it, and we pulled into the old McCauley public school with a van full of trees, notepads,
The Mosquito Proof Yard By: Rob Sproulemosqutio Standing Water Changing the Habitat Defence Disease: Myths and Facts Nature is wondrous. While my bug articles are usually, inevitably, about getting rid of said bug, I normally
Sod Webworm by Rob Sproule Does your lawn have brown patches that look like dog spots, only you don’t have a dog? Sod webworm is a common affliction in mature, exposed lawns (they don’t
What is Killing Our Bees by Rob Sproule It’s impossibly to overstate how extraordinary bees are or how vital they are to our future as a species. Worldwide, about 200,000 species of bees pollinate
Long Weekend Family Projects by Rob Sproule “Hamlet” is one of my favourite plays, and it’s on my mind every May Long Weekend as star-crossed gardeners float into the greenhouse, their eyes alight at the
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
Bonsai Basics By Rob Sproule We proudly stock Miami Tropical Bonsai Trees, one of the largest growers and importers in the United States. Basic Care Best Types Water & Humidity Light & Fertilizer I’m not
Late Summer Garden Car by Rob Sproule Replace Tired Plants Give Existing Annuals some Maintenance Plant Fresh Vegetables It’s a sobering fact that, with our short seasons, Alberta gardens tend to peak at the end
Ladybugs 101 by Rob Sproule The past few years have seen a lot of buzz for a pretty predator called Ladybugs. We’ve all heard that they’re one of the best bugs to have in
Yellow Yellow Everywhere: Dandelions By: Rob Sproule The Basics Prevention Getting Rid of Them Dandelions and Kids Getting Creative Do you love butter? As adults, we indoctrinate ourselves to think of dandelions as the
The Frugal Gardener: Can You Really Save Money by Growing your Own Vegetables? Are you getting sticker-shocked at the grocery store lately? Prices for fresh produce seem to keep going up while
Best & Worst Houseplants for Kids by Rob Sproule Young children explore their world with enviable curiosity. Their sense of wonder at each singular moment of discovery is enough to soften the hardest heart.
Growing Figs: The Cure for the Common Houseplant by Rob Sproule When you live in a cold climate like ours, it’s easy to think it’s futile to try and grow anything edible after the snow
Edmonton Zoo Enrichment Garden: by Rob Sproule *** for photos look us up on Facebook*** Edible gardening isn’t just about humans, anymore. Just as we get more vitamins, nutrients, and downright satisfaction out
Edible Flowers 101 by Rob Sproule Watch videos on How to grow your own food Here At its very core, gardening is about having fun and being creative. When it comes to finding
Give our Bees a Break by Rob Sproule When I was young the sound of a still, sunny, summer day in the garden was the intoxicating buzz of bees, dancing among the flowers on
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