Botanical Art: Gardening Basics

Gardening is a rewarding and enjoyable activity that involves cultivating plants, flowers, and sometimes food in outdoor spaces such as yards, balconies, or community plots. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your gardening knowledge, here are ome ofthe topics we cover:

    Choosing your location
    Soil preparation
    Selecting Plants
    Watering
    Garden tools
    And more

  • A sketch of a Red Amaryllis flower

    Botanical Art

    Botanical art is a fascinating subject, especially for those who enjoy gardening and studying plants. I began drawing botanical specimens with coloured pencils only…

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  • A young girl and boy in a sunflower field

    What to Look for and Do at a Country Fair

    Country fairs are a delightful blend of community spirit, local culture, and agricultural tradition. Here are some things to look for and enjoy when…

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  • An incredible vegetable display tomatoes, potatoes, leeks, peppers, onions, lettuce and so on

    Fall Harvest is a great time that only comes once a year!

    Fall harvests are a vibrant celebration of the season’s bounty and play a crucial role in agriculture. Seasonal Crops Vegetables: Root vegetables like carrots,…

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  • What to expect at a Farmer’s market

    A farmer’s market is a marketplace where local farmers, artisans, and food producers sell their goods directly to consumers. These markets offer a wide…

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  • A woman pushing a wheelbarrow while doing gardening work

    Essential Farming Tools: A Checklist For Every Gardener

    Gardening can be a rewarding yet challenging endeavor. Picture yourself knee-deep in soil. You’re wrestling with overgrown weeds or struggling to prune hard-to-reach branches.…

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  • Little girl attending to a garden bed

    Ten Common Gardening Mistakes

    Author: Julianne Labreche, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission As any gardener knows, gardening mistakes are as common as dandelions. Heaven knows, I’ve…

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  • Man wiring a bonsai tree

    7 Dos And Don’ts Of Wiring Bonsai Trees

    Wiring shapes bonsai trees by training branches to grow in desired directions. Mastering the technique lets you shape your bonsai into aesthetically pleasing forms,…

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  • Man gardening with sun glasses for eye care

    Why Eye Care is Important for Keen Gardeners

    Gardening can be a relaxing opportunity to connect with nature, and it’s no surprise that more individuals have been taking up the cherished pastime…

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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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  • 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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  • Photo of a weather station in a garden

    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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  • Close up of person gardening

    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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  • A small neem oil jar with fruit beside the jar

    How To Use Neem Oil on Plants

    Wondering how to use neem oil as a natural fungicide on plants? Find out below. Neem oil is a vegetable oil that, in addition…

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  • A close up photo of a rain barrel with rain water pouring into it.

    DIY: How To Make And Use Rain Barrels

    The use of the Rain Barrel in the garden continues to grow in popularity. What Is A Rain Barrel? It’s simply a container, often…

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  • A Person Holding a Watering Can

    Overwatering Plants Is To Be Avoided

    Overwatering plants can drown them, lead to root rot, attract unwanted pests, among other nasty effects. Sometimes heavy rains wash through gardens or cloudy…

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  • A big leaf showing significant plant disease with discolouring and molds

    Top 5 Plant Killing Diseases and Protections

    Plant diseases can ruin your day! If you have several ornamental or edible plants in your garden, it’s a good idea to have a…

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  • row of plants avoiding transplant shock with epsom salts

    Can Epson Salts Help Minimize Transplant Shock?

    Transplant shock is typical when moving plants from a small container to a bigger one, from the greenhouse to the outdoors or transplanting into…

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  • One herb plant growing through dark and healthy soil

    All Seasons Gardening Tips

    All season gardening provides many benefits. By incorporating the right type of gardening into your routine, you can save money on your grocery bill…

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  • A large landscape with lawn and edging of mostly tropical plants

    Reasons to Revamp Your Garden Every Season

    Whether you have a small plot, a backyard, or a balcony, updating and revamping your garden regularly will enable you to make the most…

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  • Gardening basics: A Woman Holding Shears while Standing beside a Man

    Basic Steps for Gardening at Home

    Here is a list of basics steps that a gardener can follow. The more natives you incorporate into your garden, the happier flora and…

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  • snowdrops and Daffodils nubbins jutting from the ground i the spring

    Spring Garden Yard Cleaning Tips

    As the warmer weather rolls in, it’s time to think about doing a spring clean-up. This will let you make sure that the yard…

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  • Heavily shaded back yard scene with many trees and rustic table

    Softened Water and Your Garden

    Softened water can affect plants in ways that range from relatively harmless to severely damaging. Many modern homes utilize a built-in water softening system…

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  • Pepper seeds in pots with a cat looking in

    My Collection of Sweet Peppers

    I finally got my sweet pepper collection planted: Early Calwonder – a very sturdy fruit that goes from a thick green to deep scarlet…

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  • microburst thunderstorm clouds on the horizon as a pefect analogy for changing hardiness and climate zones

    Hardiness Zones are Shifting With Climate Change

    We will have to deal with climate zone map changes in the near future. Climate shifts have already begun to affect our everyday lives…

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