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Botanical Cousins: Understanding the Connections Between Your Garden Favourites
Have you ever planted your garden and wondered why your kale and cabbage seem to share the same problems? Or why your zucchinis and pumpkins seem to attract the same...
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Save Water, Grow Food: The Best Strategies and Plants for a Drought-Resistant Garden
Choosing the right crops, improving soil health, and using water-wise techniques can make all the difference in maintaining a productive vegetable garden, even in dry conditions. Learn how to grow...
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"Fast Food" Garden - Quick Yielding Vegetables & Garden Plans
If you’re looking for a garden that delivers fresh, homegrown produce in the shortest time possible, a “Fast Food” Garden is the way to go! By selecting these quick-maturing varieties...
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Plant This, Not That - Native Plant Alternatives to Common Garden Perennials
Here are just a few examples of native alternatives to common perennial garden ornamentals. Because why not swap them for a more wildlife and pollinator friendly alternative?
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Boost Biodiversity by Planting These 5 Host Plants
If you’re looking to make a positive impact in your garden, growing native wildflowers and grasses is a great place to start. Not only do they add natural beauty, but...
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My Balcony's Bounty: Varieties and Tips for Container Gardening
I have done most of my gardening in containers and have learned a lot from my successes and my mistakes. After moving back to an apartment with a small balcony,...
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10 Gift Ideas for the Gardeners in Your Life
We've put together a gift guide with 10 ideas to help you find the perfect gift for every type of gardener in your life. Whether they grow for beauty, for culinary...
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Discover the Wonder of Hügelkultur Gardening
Originating in Eastern Europe, Hügelkultur or "hill culture" in German, has taken the gardening world by storm with its innovative and eco-friendly approach. Instead of just gardening, think of it...
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Seed Stratification Explained- Part 2
In part 1 of this blog post, I explained what stratification is and why you need to do it. In this second portion, I'll walk through two techniques to stratify...
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Seed Stratification Explained- Part 1
What is seed stratification, why do some native plants need it and what happens if I don't stratify my seeds? In this first blog post, I'll explain the WHY behind...
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Fall is for pumpkin spiced lattes... and planting wildflowers!
Skip the fuss- plant your wildflower seeds in the fall! Learn why fall is the best time to plant your wildflowers seeds. We provide easy to follow steps on when,...