Why Your Houseplant Hates You
“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
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“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
As soon as things start to freeze up and my outdoor garden goes on winter break, I scratch the gardening itch by decking out the house in fresh evergreen decor for the holidays. Indoors and
Mums have long been regarded as the best flowers for fall colour, but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing! Don’t get us wrong””we love mums””but it’s nice to have some variety
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
The last few years have seen a surge of interest in learning to be more self-sufficient. For some people, this means finding a way to go completely off-grid. But that’s not attainable, nor necessarily desirable,
Thinking of unique and sentimental Valentine’s Day ideas for your loved one is easier said than done. This Valentine’s Day, skip the cliche box of chocolates, forget the reservations at the exorbitantly-priced restaurant, and try
Well folks, it’s October. The province has seen its first taste of snow for the year, and the Halloween candy aisles are dwarfing the produce aisles in every grocery story. While the city of Edmonton
A lot of people are quick to assume that fall is when the gardening season starts to wind down, but that couldn’t be further from the truth””fall planting is where it’s at. I always look
Fiddle leaf fig trees have reigned as one of the most iconic houseplants for some time now. Their large, violin-shaped leaves know just how to make a statement, which is part of what makes them
Nothing beats the bragging rights you’ll earn when you serve your friends a meal made from organic food grown in your very own home. Reap the bountiful benefits. Here’s where to start.
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!
Christmas Tree Trends 2018 Creating a Theme for Your Christmas Tree Decide on a Colour Scheme Unconventional Christmas Tree Ornaments Traditional Christmas Tree Decorations “It’s not what’s under the Christmas tree that counts, it’s who’s
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
Mindfulness in the Garden What is Mindfulness? A Mindful Garden Mindful Gardening Exercises “Wherever you are, be there totally.” Eckhart Tolle Amidst the chaos and clutter of today’s world, it seems like the thought on
Droughts and Gardens Water, Water, and More Water Fertilizer, Weeds, and Other Care Lawns Plant a Drought Tolerant Garden “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” Thomas Fuller Drought happens.
Low-Maintenance Planting By Rob Sproule Let Go of the Lawn Using Native Plants Mulch Design Ideas “Native plants give us a sense of where we are in that great land of ours. I want to
Container Garden University: Moisture By Rob Sproule Matching Moisture Needs Water the soil, not the plant Watering Your Containers Different Water Needs “To be able to walk out the door when you come home from
Container Garden University: Basic Elements By Rob Sproule The Biggest Flower Doesn’t Always Win The Structural Basics The “Thriller” The “Filler” The “Spiller” “Gardening has always been an art, essentially.” – Robert Irwin Like all
Top New Annuals 2018 By Rob Sproule Pink Sky Petunia Can-Can Bumbelbee Pink Lantana Luscious Royale Cosmo “In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” – Kozuko Okakura Petunia “Sky Pink”: If Han Solo
Aloe Vera By Rob Sproule Aloe Vera Care Watering Basics Health Benefits Dividing Them “I believe the 21st Century will confirm Aloe Vera to be the greatest medicine mankind has ever known.” – Lee Ritter
Pet Friendly Houseplants By Rob Sproule African Violet Spider Plant Ferns Phalaenopsis Orchid Succulents (Usually) Palms Bromeliads Lipstick Plant Prayer Plant Peperomia A Caveat to All This A lot of people want more houseplants. They
The Art of Kokedama By Rob Sproule Wabi Sabi The Basics What You’ll Need Assembling It Basic Care “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen Kokedama is
Tillandsia Xerographica By Rob Sproule The Xero Basic Care Designing “All we need, really, is a change from a near frigid to a tropical attitude of mind.” – Marjory Stoneman Douglas Let’s start with some
What Do I Do With My Poinsettia Now? By Rob Sproule Care after Christmas Spring Care Reblooming Christmas has come and gone. The toys are put away, the tree has been dragged to the curb,
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