The “Other” Pollinators
The “Other” Pollinators By: Rob Sproule Hoverflies Butterflies Other Bees We’ve heard about the honeybees. But what about the other garden superstars giving us apples and strawberries and cucumbers? It’s easy to attract them
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The “Other” Pollinators By: Rob Sproule Hoverflies Butterflies Other Bees We’ve heard about the honeybees. But what about the other garden superstars giving us apples and strawberries and cucumbers? It’s easy to attract them
Heavy Rain By: Rob Sproule Assessing the Damage Rainy Seasons “The green reed that bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak that breaks in the storm.” – Confucius Weather happens. Our
Synthetic VS Organic Fertilizers: Who will Win? By: Rob Sproule To Organic or Not to Organic How Organic Fertilizers Work How Synthetic Fertilizers Work Most Effective Organic Fertilizers “If the grass on the other side
Best New Annuals for 2017 By: Rob Sproule High Fashion “˜Superbells’ Morning Star “˜Prince Tut’ Grass Confetti Garden: “˜Peppermint Candy’ Alocasia “˜Stingray’ Petunia “˜Nightsky’ The thrill of getting our hands dirty is universal, but the
Best New Edibles for 2017 By: Rob Sproule The New Gardening Tomato ‘Chocolate Sprinkles’ Thyme ‘Spicy Orange’ Pepper “˜Bhut Jolokia’ Cucumber ‘Salad Bush’ Kale ‘Prizm’ ” Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes.
Gardening with Native Grasses By: Rob Sproule Grasses, Grasses, Everywhere The Benefits of Grasses Best Varieties for Alberta “The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious,
Growing Asparagus in Alberta By: Rob Sproule Asparagus 101 The Art of Harvesting Good and Good For You Fresh asparagus is a short-season wonder that travels across our dinner plates like a shooting star. It’s
Container Gardening”¦with Potatoes? By: Rob Sproule Spuds in Pots The Secret of Hilling When to Harvest We love our spuds, but we don’t necessarily love all the space they take up in our garden. Potatoes
Kitchen Gardening for Beginners By: Rob Sproule What is a Kitchen Garden, anyway? How to Get Started What’s Hot & What’s Not Want more freshness in your cooking? Kitchen gardening is the art of growing
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
Health Benefits of Gardening by Rob Sproule A New Year’s Resolution Health Benefits We Can Measure Health Benefits We Can’t Measure How We Spend Our Time A New Year’s Resolution The dawning of a new
The Mosquito Proof Yard By: Rob Sproulemosqutio Standing Water Changing the Habitat Defence Disease: Myths and Facts Nature is wondrous. While my bug articles are usually, inevitably, about getting rid of said bug, I normally
Bonsai Basics By Rob Sproule We proudly stock Miami Tropical Bonsai Trees, one of the largest growers and importers in the United States. Basic Care Best Types Water & Humidity Light & Fertilizer I’m not
Fall Tree Planting By Rob Sproule ҬThe Best Time to Plant Preparing the Ground Giving Your Tree the Best Start A yard without trees is like a home without walls. The floor and furnishings
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