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How to become a landscape photographer in Toronto: working in gardens
Description: How do you turn your passion for landscape photography into a job? A step-by-step guide on how to make money capturing the beauty of…
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Canada’s Green Acres: Finding Your Perfect Farm for Sale
From British Columbia’s vineyards to Alberta’s wheat fields and Quebec’s dairy farms, Canada offers a variety of rural properties. However, as a prospective farm…
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Four Season Step-by-Step Guide to Gardening
Planning Choose Plants Plants native to your region are the best options for attracting and supporting wildlife. Visit the links on our resources page…
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The Dangers of Wild Parsnip and How to Protect Yourself
Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a plant that can pose several dangers to humans and animals due to its toxic sap and other characteristics.…
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Edible Native Plants
Do you imagine how much traditional gardening practices are harming our planet? If not, you may contribute to soil depletion, water pollution, biodiversity loss,…
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Ways to Protect Your Garden in Harsh Heat
Summer is a season that is harsh for not only for humans but also for plants and crops. The scorching heat and dehydrate the…
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How can a Weather Station help Improve Your Garden?
Having a weather station in your garden can be beneficial for improving your gardening efforts. Here are several ways a weather station can help:…
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Borage Self Seeds and Attracts Pollinators
To me, borage is an herb that is one of the best plants to grow for pollinators. Bumblebees and butterflies are always enjoying it…
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8 Tips For Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation At Home
Sustainability refers to the capacity to maintain a process over an extended duration while minimizing adverse impacts on the environment. Interestingly, mushrooms exhibit this…
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Plants which are Toxic and Poisonous to Humans
Many plants can cause dermatitis through contact, poisoning through ingestion, or allergic reactions through either route. People’s susceptibility varies greatly, but many plants are…
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Why is composting good for the environment?
In this blog, we are going to talk about why is composting good for the environment. If you’re looking for a particular reason to…
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Growing and Cultivating Vanilla Plants
The vanilla plant is an orchid. There are approximately 110 species of vanilla orchid, but only two of these produce commercial vanilla. About 15…
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In the Garden, I Never Rush Spring
In the garden, I never rush the spring. Be aware that all sorts of plant offerings will appear very soon and it is much…
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Choosing Flowers to Match One’s Personality: Tulips vs. Orchids
Choosing a flower to suit one’s personality is a fun way to add meaning and beauty to an event or home decor. In this…
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Which are the Highest-Selling Cannabis States in US
The cannabis industry has been experiencing rapid growth in the United States and around the world. The legal cannabis market is expected to hit…
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Spring Plants To Consider Growing
As the days get longer and warmer with the arrival of spring, many people are eager to enjoy the outdoors and start gardening. Whether…
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Gray-black Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens)
During this season, we have a large number of visitors at the Vallarta Botanical Garden from the winter territories of Canada and the United…
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It’s Wild in Puerto Vallarta!
For the past several years, the Vallarta Botanical Garden has been purchasing parcels of land that adjoin the VBG, thanks to the generous donations…
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Conservation in Action, Preserving Nature
Our region’s flora and fauna are worth protecting. While the real estate boom in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit may be a blessing…
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Renovating Your Garden on a Budget
Renovating your garden on a budget can bring a fresh new look to your outdoor space and create a relaxing and inviting environment. Having…
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Orchids at the Vallarta Botanical Garden
Text and photos are courtesy of the Vallarta Botanical Garden. Did you know Vanilla plant is an orchid? Pleurothalis cardiothallis The collections of our…
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2022 Garden of Excellence Award Winner!
The Vallarta Botanical Garden (VBG) was awarded the prestigious “Garden Excellence Award for 2022” presented by the American Public Gardens Association (APGA), North America’s…
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Health Benefits of Pineapples
The pineapple is the only edible bromeliad available today, and it offers many health benefits. It is a complex plant with dozens of individual…
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How to Grow and Care for a Lantana Plant
Lantana plants are low-maintenance and easy to care for with the right materials. Lantanas can grow in any sunny location with well-draining soil.…
