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Can we Eat Healthier in Winter? By Rob Sproule About Microgreens Growing Hacks Best for Growing “Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” ““ Doug
A Christmas Rose by Rob Sproule A Christmas Rose – The Story Warning: This Is Not a Gardening Article”¯ A Rose has sprung from a tender root, From Jesus, as those of old have
Top 3 Herbs for the Holidays By Rob Sproule Rosemary Sage Peppermint Christmas is a feast for the senses. Its sights, sounds, tastes, and smells make it singularly special. But while we know what Christmas
Hygge: the Danish Are on to Something By Shirley Martin It would seem the Danish folks have it figured out. They have discovered an antidote for the rushed lives we lead. It’s called hygge. Pronounced
Poinsettias Will Kill You (And Other Christmas Plant Myths) By, Rob Sproule Myth 1: Poinsettias are Poisonous Myth 2: Aspirins help Christmas trees last longer Myth 3: Christmas Cactuses need extra darkness Myths are like
Poisonous Christmas Plants: Myths & Facts: by Rob Sproule ‘Tis the season when ordinary houseplants give way to the reds, white, and greens of Christmas flowers. Before you put that poinsettia on the mantle
Re-Imagining Poinsettias by Rob Sproule Every December the world turns red. Everywhere we look it’s a cacophony of Christmas bows, lights, inflatable Santas and, of course, poinsettias on every shelf. The humble red flower plucked
How to Make Your Own Christmas Urn By Rob Sproule If there is any truth in the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” it may help to explain the intensity of the love affair
Winterizing Made Easy by Rob Sproule Months ago I read something that stuck in my brain like old gum. While young people (under 40 in this case) love gardening more than standard “hell-in-a-handbasket” hype
The Rags to Riches Story of the Poinsettia By Rob Sproule If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see a poinsettia growing wild in it’s native range from central Mexico to northern South America, you
History of Holiday Greens by Rob Sproule If there is any truth in the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” it may help to explain the intensity of the love affair that we Albertans
Caring for your Fresh Christmas Tree by Rob Sproule The rich, evergreen scent of live Christmas trees is a sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner. Although many have opted
Your Pruning Calendar By: Rob Sproule Fall Pruning Late Winter Spring Here’s a cheat-sheet on when to prune your trees and shrubs to keep them healthy for decades to come. Fall Pruning: With exposed branches
What Winter Leaves Behind: Snow Mould by Rob Sproule Wouldn’t it be nice if we were greeted by green, fresh grass when the snow finally melted? Unfortunately, the thaw often leaves behind yet another yucky
Winterizing Chores Made Easy by Rob Sproule Winterizing your Pots Winterizing the Lawn Watering When it comes to gardening chores, there are “should” do’s and “can” do’s. “Should” do’s are often a massive list
The Basics of Fresh Evergreen Boughs by Rob Sproule, Scent is the most intimate of human senses. A soothing scent can bring back tender memories and instantly comfort us. In the garden,
Taking Care of your Poinsettia by Rob Sproule The exuberant red of a lush poinsettia says Christmas like nothing else can. How a humble, roadside Mexican plant became one of our most
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