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Crafting and Caring for a Terrarium
A terrarium is a simple indoor project for those of us who miss having our hands in the dirt is a terrarium to display in your home. This terrarium was...
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Navigating the Terminology Jungle of Seed Types
Embarking on a new hobby is an exciting endeavor, but familiarizing yourself with the terminology is often half the challenge. In the realm of gardening, understanding the language associated with...
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Winter Foraging in the North
When the snow arrives, most foragers take a break. But guess what? Even in the winter months, there are some delightful plants just waiting to be discovered and harvested. I've...
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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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Pumpkin Soup
With the end of summer comes harvest and soup season! There are endless ways to enjoy the bounty of your garden and I am going to share my favourite pumpkin...
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Apple Appreciation- 4 Interesting Ways to Make Use of Your Apple Harvest
Apple application time is upon us! Like the wave of zucchini in July, the apple harvest comes all at once in a massive wave of nature's candy. Many fun and...
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Orchids Native to Northern Ontario
Orchids are one of the world’s largest plant families and have become highly sought after by indoor plant enthusiasts. Orchids have a lot going for them, they have medicinal properties,...
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The 5 Components of Healthy Soil
Here are the five components of a healthy soil. Knowing what healthy soil is made of and applying that knowledge will significantly impact the success of our garden and help...
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DIY Pine Needle Soda
People have been using wild yeasts for millennia to ferment beverages and make bread rise. It is much less common now to see people using wilds yeasts to bake and...
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Preserving the Wave of Zucchini
Everyone who has planted zucchini knows about how there is a huge wave of zucchini to eat up all at once. Often times people do not know how to deal...
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Late Season Planting
Many folks forget that there are vegetable varieties you can sow in July and August and harvest in the fall. Many of our hardy, short season vegetables are ideal choices...