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What is ‘Extra Virgin’: Demystifying Olive Oil

The terminology of ‘Extra Virgin’ was coined by the Romans to stop the practice of throwing hot water onto the olives before, and during crushing.

A Guide to Organic Lawn Fertilizer

Looking for good ways to fertilize your lawn? We’re breaking down everything related to organic lawn fertilizer and how it works.

Building a Seed Growing Light Stand

You can construct a seed growing light stand or modify an inexpensive shelving unit. Take into account light, air currents and growth space

Ideas for Long Blooms in Small Spaces

Discover a variety of plants that bloom for weeks, from hydrangeas to clematis, perfect for adding color to your garden all year round.

Tips For Making Landscape Mounds And Berms

Landscape berms and mounds are an easy and attractive way to add interest to your yard and landscape. Building them isn’t complicated.

Black Ash Tree

Black ash has a large natural area in the United States and Canada. These trees thrive in damp environments and are typically found in northern marshy forests.

January Plant of the Month: Red Osier Dogwood

Welcome winter's breathtaking winter landscape with a Red Osier Dogwood! Noted for their stunning fall leaf colour, attractive berries, variegated foliage, & vibrant red stems, these hardy shrubs grow 1-2’ yearly & can look amazing with just the right amount of sun & occasional trimming.

35 of the Best Houseplants For Your Home!

Add colour, beauty, reduce stress and brighten moods to your home with 35+ hardy and low-maintenance houseplants, even if you think you have a brown thumb. Here we share the top 5 best plants and office plants, loosely grouped. Perfect for proven plant killers and over-waterers!

False Sunflower is a Hardy, Easy Bloomer

False sunflower provides a long summer bloom in a native plant or wild garden or as part of a naturalized planting or prairie area.

Blue Cohosh

Blue cohosh flowers and roots are used for medicinal benefits. Be careful, it’s not a safe plant. Come learn about Blue Cohosh care.

Railing Planters Bring Color To Outdoor Living

Railing planters are the ideal choice to make better use of limited space and add to any deck, porch, patio, or balcony railing.

How to Prepare Soil for Grasses

Soil preparation for ornamental grass helps them add structure to a garden, provides movement, and attracts birds.

How to Strike Harmony Between Appliance Care and Nature

Garden Brick Ideas for an Attractive Landscape

Garden brick ideas can be elegant, functional, and can make your landscape even more inviting and exciting. Read on to explore ideas with us.

End of Harvest, Winterizing My Garden Part 1

A walkthrough of some of the tasks Judith follows to winterize her vegetable and flower garden after the fall harvest.

Wasp Removal: Issues and Natural Methods

Discover expert advice on controlling or eliminating wasps with natural methods and repellents to keep your outdoor space safe and pest-free.

Sunflowers are Nutritional, Long Summer Bloomers

Sunflowers are versatile plants that provide a long summer bloom for the perennial border or cutting garden.

Rosehip Jelly Recipe and Uses

Here’s an easy to make Rosehip Jelly recipe, a tart, sweet jelly. There are many Rosehip uses and benefits, and very good for your health.

Twin Flower is Charming Groundcover

Twin flower is a charming evergreen creeping vine that forms large mats in moist, shady woods. Read our Quick Growth Guide.

When to Plant Trees – Spring vs Fall

When to plant trees?  Should it be spring, or should it be fall?  It’s a question many new gardeners ask themselves.  And with good reason. 

Pimentos, Beans and Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

This week’s tour around the garden features Scarlett Runner beans, Pimentos and ends with a favourite Red Pepper Jelly recipe and benefits.

Saskatoon Berry Bush Adapts

Discover the unique Saskatoon Berry Bush, a native of the Canadian Prairies. It withstands temperatures ranging -50° C to -60° C and yields sweet and nutty fruit with multiple health benefits. Learn more about planting and using this Rose family member in food and brewing!

Fresh from the Garden: The Gardener’s Sense of Taste

Discover the joy of growing your own vegetables, herbs, and fruits to create delicious meals and enhance your sense of taste.

How To Care, Grow And Use Tomatillos

The Tomatillo plant, an odd-looking distant tomato cousin and one of the essential ingredients in Mexican cuisine, especially in green salsa.