Planning Your Autumn Garden Now
Discover native plant gardening made simple with an Alberta-friendly ‘starter pack’ featuring hardy plants, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance design tips.
Growing 101
Discover native plant gardening made simple with an Alberta-friendly ‘starter pack’ featuring hardy plants, pollinator benefits, and low-maintenance design tips.
Learning how to store dahlia tubers is essential if you want to enjoy their spectacular blooms year after year. Dahlias are stunning but tender plants; they can’t survive frost in colder climates. Instead of letting
Garden waste—piles of leaves, grass clippings, and pruned branches—can feel like a constant hassle if you’re not used to utilizing it. But, managing it the right way can be a game-changer for your garden’s health
Never tried gardening on a budget before? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Renovating your Alberta yard doesn’t have to mean draining your savings. With the right mix of DIY projects, smart upcycling, hardy plant choices,
Top Organic Gardening Tips for Alberta’s Climate: Save Water, Reduce Waste, Grow Green If you’ve never heard of organic gardening before, it’s simply a way of working with nature—not against it—to grow healthy plants, build
Encountering troubles with your tomato plants? Our guide covers common tomato issues like blossom end rot, cracking, and pests, offering practical solutions to ensure a healthy, productive harvest.
Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your yard. In this ultimate guide to spring yard clean-up, we’ll walk you through essential steps to revitalize your garden and lawn. From replenishing mulch and enriching the soil to overseeding and strategic pruning, discover how simple tips can transform your outdoor space into a lush, vibrant haven. Get ready to dig in and give your garden the fresh start it deserves this season!
Learn how to enhance your garden with hardscaping elements such as pathways, patios, and retaining walls. Discover practical tips for choosing the right materials and designs for your outdoor space.
As most of us gardening folk know, spring and summer are not the only times we can have fresh cut flowers in the house. Fall is a fantastic season to take a “snip trip” to
As we transition into fall, it’s fun to switch up our indoor scenery to complement all the beautiful colour palettes and motifs we see outside in nature. However, when you picture fall indoor decorating, this
The tradition of decorating the table with fresh-cut floral centrepieces for big celebratory feasts has endured for centuries! There’s an unmatched beauty to floral arrangements, so they should be your go-to for making special occasions
We love soaking in the spectacular scenery and colours of fall, but we always feel a bit wistful watching our summer flowers fade, and the leaves fall from the trees. Wouldn’t it be nice if
Whether you’re getting ready to hunker down for the winter or you’re living without access to an outdoor space, learning how to grow your own vegetables indoors can keep your grocery bill down while putting
Try your hand at leaf crafts this year and bring the autumn season inside.
Green is in, and grasshoppers are out. Try these natural grasshopper repellent methods that are safe for your garden.
While complaining about the weather is practically an art form for Edmontonians, the Scandinavian mindset is one we could learn a lot from. The citizens of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have earned a global reputation
“This houseplant HATES ME!” We’ve all said it, and at the time, it really seemed to be true. If this is you, and you’re verging on declaring yourself an official black thumb, take heart””it doesn’t
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
Are you growing haskap berries yet? If you’re not yet familiar with these peculiarly shaped beauties, they may soon become your favourite fruit crop in your garden. Tastier than Saskatoons, tamer than raspberries, and lower-maintenance
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,
Using edible flowers as ingredients or garnishes for food and drinks is a pretty easy way to transform a dish into a work of art. If you’ve got a special brunch, a birthday, or some
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
Aloe Vera The Miracle Plant How to Take Care of an Aloe Vera Plant How to Prepare Aloe Vera “Aloe you vera much. Unknown If you’ve ever spoken with me about plants, chances are that
How To Grow Cannabis What is Cannabis Supplies How to Grow Cannabis How to Harvest Cannabis “Doesn’t the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural?” Bill
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!