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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How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Garden
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
The No-Nonsense Guide to No-Till Gardening
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
How to Plant a Tree: 5 Tips for Planting Trees (and Keeping Them Alive)
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
Indoor Pest Control, Part 3: Don’t Let Mealybugs Invade, Learn How to Get Rid of Them”“For Good!
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
Indoor Pest Control, Part 2: How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
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
Indoor Pest Control, Part 1: Spider Mites Don’t Have Spidey Senses
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
Sleeping Beauty: Understanding Dormancy in Houseplants
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
The Pros and Cons of Real vs Artificial Christmas Trees
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,
Summer Vacation Is Over””For Your Plants! Here’s How You Can Overwinter Them
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
Why Is My Tomato Plant Dying?
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.
The Top 3 Most Notorious Vegetable Pests in Alberta
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,
How To Create Balance With Feng Shui Garden Design
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
Beauty Gardening: The Amazing Benefits Of Plant Based Skin Care
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
7 Proven Techniques For Debugging Your Houseplants
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
How to Transplant a Houseplant
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
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,
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