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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!
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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!
Citrus fruits are by far the most versatile fruits out there. Whether you’re whipping up a savoury dinner, a sweet dessert, or a zesty cocktail (or three), a squeeze of the sour stuff goes a long way, helping to achieve that perfect balance of flavours. We’ve all had that moment in the kitchen where halfway through preparing guacamole, you realize you’re fresh out of limes, and must begrudgingly abandon your taco tuesday meal prep to rush over to the grocery store. So, why not skip the trip and start growing citrus plants indoors? It’s the best way to ensure you’ve got freshly picked lemons, limes, oranges and more, exactly when you need them.
If your walls could talk, they’d beg for more plants. It’s time to mount the shelves.
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.
I realize the idea of playing with dirt doesn’t sound too appealing. The last time I made a mud patty was close to 30 years ago, when playing outside in the mud was highly encouraged. Most likely my mom’s desperate idea to get us out of her hair, and mud is a pretty safe toy.
Nonetheless, our workshops are so much more than a play date at the dirt pile. The physical act of working with your hands, being creative and gathering socially with like-minded folk is better than any therapist session, in my opinion.
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).
Winter. There’s a reason why folks call it bleak. Despite all the holiday festivities and winter activities, winter can actually induce depression in around 2 million Canadians every year! In fact, 10% of all depression cases are attributed to Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. So with stats like that, what are we poor Canucks to do?
The excitement of Christmas starts well before Halloween and the hype continues right up to the actual day. Decorating for the anticipation of holiday parties, family gatherings, and simple, self-satisfying enjoyment can be a task few interior designers dare to tackle. But as the saying goes: “˜Tis the season! And I hope you hung that holly with full-fledged vigor, strung the popcorn garland while taste testing each row, and set the lights to twinkle all night long.
With all the traditions we have around Christmas, there’s bound to be a few fascinating origin stories from cultures much older than our own. For example, if you look up the origin of Christmas trees, you’ll find versions from countries all over the world claiming to take ownership – even ancient Egypt. While we may never know exactly where our favourite holiday traditions actually come from – unless we finally manage to perfect a time machine – it’s incredible to see the amazing stories from across the world and the lessons they all impress upon us. Here are a few of my favourites
Living Christmas Trees Truly Live Christmas Trees Bringing Home and Living Christmas Tree After the Holidays Living Tree Tips “The answer to all your holiday tree-related woes!” When it comes to Christmas trees, the classic
DIY Whoville Tree What You’ll Need Prepping Your Station Creating Your Whoville Tree The Finishing Touches “Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot”¦” – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sure, our traditional Christmas
“If you tell a kid, “˜You’ve got to pick music or Instagram,’ they’re not picking music.” Jimmy Iovine I may be surrounded by plants day after day in the greenhouse, but I can assure you
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
Why is My Houseplant Brown? And Other Common Annoyances Dying Leaves Yellowing Leaves Drooping Leaves Sticky Residue Mold “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” – Erma Bombeck Even
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
Your Harvesting Calendar Spring Summer Fall “Be patient and wait for due harvest.” Lailah Gifty Akita The best part of vegetable gardening has to be the harvest. There’s just nothing like finally being able to
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
Bog Gardening for Those Wet Spots Bog Plants for Sunny Spots Bog Plants for Shade “When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud, too.” – Denzel Washington, The Equalizer In a boggy,
Wind Resistant Gardens Wind in the Garden Protecting Against Wind Plants That Can Take It “A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.” – Anne Bronte If all wind
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
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.
Landscape and Housing Value Does it Increase Value? Reaping What You Sow: What Works and What Doesn’t “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” Warren Buffett When it comes to landscaping, one
Best Tips for Pulling Weeds Tips for Weeding Prevent Weeds “On an exhausted field, only weeds grow.” – Henryk Sienkiewicz Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s existence. Just when you think you have a
Best Plants for Hummingbirds Salvia Delphinium Penstemon Bee Balm “The daily hummingbird assaults existence with improbability.” – Ursula K. Le Guin Hummingbirds have long been a garden favourite as stunning creatures and helpful pollinators. Their
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