Growing 101
“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
We started July off with a bang. More like a volcanic explosion where the searing heatwave felt like burning embers embedded into our skin. What naturally follows an unprecedented heatwave? Wildfires. As the wildfire smoke
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
The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second-best time is now. ~ Chinese Proverb Truer words have not been written. When we moved into our new home, we were surrounded
Personally, I am not a fan of many creepy crawly things, and mealybugs can become a plant nemesis if allowed to establish in your houseplants. What is a mealybug? Aside from being frustratingly hard to
Fungus gnats are becoming increasingly common in Edmonton homes due to common errors made by overeager houseplant owners, so it’s worth knowing how to prevent and get rid of them! You may unknowingly be making
If you’ve been wondering how to actually get rid of spider mites, mealybugs, and fungus gnats, here’s where you should start. We’re doing a 3 part series on indoor pest control for your beloved house
What is dormancy, and why do some plants do it but not others? Dormancy essentially means that your plant has stopped or slowed its growing process. Plants go into dormancy when they face adverse conditions
There seems to be an ongoing debate on real vs artificial Christmas trees and which are the superior purchase. Truthfully, there is a case for both sides, and while I’m quite partial to real trees,
Over the winter, most plants go into a dormant stage, kind of like hibernation, and the care requirements can change quite a bit””especially if you’re bringing outdoor plants indoors. You’ll also need to shift gears
Be the hero your garden needs, and master the science of how to save a dying tomato plant! Tomatoes are a particularly finicky sort, and there are a few common ailments that can affect them.
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
The benefits of plant-based skincare are pretty astounding “” I mean, there’s clearly a reason all those fancy store-bought face masks and creams are packed with botanical extracts. Instead of shelling out tons of money
Think debugging your houseplants is strictly a summer task? Sorry to break it to you, pal, but those ruthless plant pests are just as likely to set up camp in your houseplant collection over the
If you’re doing everything right, your houseplant will grow more and more the longer you have it. Even if you buy a houseplant that’s already artfully nestled into a chic ceramic pot, it will eventually
Drought Gardening by Rob Sproule Drought is a sword of Damocles on the Prairies, ever threatening to swoop in and turn our lawns to burnt straw and our gardens crispy brown. When drought happens,
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!
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