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“I’ve got a condition which causes me to make puns. It’s a dad-ly disease” Dad Joke, Anonymous He has enough socks, ties, and beer steins to last him a lifetime! While his jokes may be
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
At the beginning of the season, the look of a fresh garden bed with a pristine layer of topsoil seems to promise another season of a thriving garden full of healthy plants. But are beds
Often overlooked and underestimated, soil is paramount to a healthy and vibrant landscape. Soil is so much more than brown dirt; it’s teeming with vital nutrients and organisms that keep your grass green and gardens
Crop rotation is one of the oldest tricks in food production to help control pests, reduce disease, keep soil healthy, and produce abundant harvests from your vegetable garden. There are records of Belgian farmers using
Perennials are amazing plants, and growing them from seed is so rewarding. Starting perennials from seed is sometimes considered difficult, but it’s the ultimate process of delayed gratification””one of the true joys of gardening! Perennial
A little early spring garden prep will make a huge difference down the road. It’s kinda like painting a room: if you wash and prime the walls first, you won’t see any unsightly stains from
I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions (I’ve been burned by gym membership cancellation fees one too many times), but there’s definitely no harm in trying to go green and start an eco garden! This
For those of you who made 2020 your year to start your very own garden (and there are many of you!), I put together some valuable gardening tips for your sophomore year of home horticulture.
The global gardening community grew drastically in 2020, and we’re heading into 2021 with some exciting trends in the forecast. All those beginner gardeners last year, with a little more experience under their belts, are
We’re always on the hunt for easy, creative outdoor decor ideas for the holidays, and this gnome garden tutorial totally fits the bill! Now, this is not your typical gnome garden””instead of a garden full
Tomatoes are one of our favourite things to grow in the garden because they produce such a high yield of edible fruit””the problem is, sometimes we’re left with more than we know what to do
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
Growing potatoes is always a worthwhile endeavour””I mean, French fries are already the most amazing food known to man, but when they’re garden grown, it’s a whole other level of awesome. Overall, they’re pretty easy
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,
The art of Feng Shui, which comes from the Chinese words for water and wind, is a philosophy that practices finding the balance between our living spaces and the natural world. That makes it a
In its original form, rewilding is the act of allowing nature to take care of itself in our green spaces. Wild spaces tend to be more biodiverse and resilient than areas that have been managed
Geez, what a weird spring. Here in Edmonton, we’re used to the winter sticking around long after the official “first day of spring”, but we’re not used to being stuck inside the whole time. Who
Recycling isn’t just about tossing items in the blue bin””it’s also about finding creative ways to reduce your household waste, and give new life to old objects! Now that we’re all trying to cut back
If you’ve never considered growing chicory root before, I highly recommend it, because this cold-hardy plant has incredible anti-inflammatory properties! There are a lot of creative ways to consume it, most notably as a coffee
Spring is right around the corner, and we’re gearing up for a season full of late-night backyard barbecues “” but before we fire up the grills and crack open some cold ones, there’s one essential
Fellow gardening nerds: if you haven’t tried making your own yearly plant journal, it might just change your life. Any big project should have a well laid out schedule or design, organized in a way
Starting an indoor herb garden is a lot easier than most in-home gardening endeavours. In fact, a lot of herbs thrive in the mild, controlled temperature of our homes, provided you’ve got adequate sunlight coming
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!