Magazine For BEtter Gardens Recently Posted Learn how fish emulsion can enhance the growth of your roses, tomatoes, and vegetables without harming the soil or surrounding creatures.Read this Article Fish Emulsion Fertilizer and Nanking CherriesHydrangeas are hardy fellas that don’t require a whole lot of fuss, producing beautiful flowers in various shapes. Read how to care for them.Read this Article Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for BeginnersDiscover the refreshing beauty and great ideas of Beth and Ken Powell's private garden featuring remarkable art creations in this photo exhibit.Read this Article Art in the Garden: A Photo GalleryDiscover the joy of growing your own vegetables, herbs, and fruits to create delicious meals and enhance your sense of taste.Read this Article Fresh from the Garden: The Gardener’s Sense of TasteExplore the trend of mixing ornamental and vegetable plants for striking combinations in your garden.Read this Article Mixing it Up: Combining Edibles with OrnamentalsDiscover how to attract cedar waxwings with native plants and learn about their diet and habits. Grow the right trees to invite these lovely birds into your garden.Read this Article Gardening for Birds: Planting for Cedar WaxwingsLearn how to attract American robins with the right plants, food sources, and habitats for these beloved springtime visitors.Read this Article Gardening for Birds: Planting for American RobinsCreate a stunning and eco-friendly garden with native wildflowers that attract pollinators and add vibrant colors to your outdoor space.Read this Article Plant suggestions for Creating a Wildflower GardenDiscover how artificial light affects migratory birds, nocturnal animals, and wildlife in your garden, and learn how to create a safe refuge with darkness.Read this Article Light Pollution and the Importance of Darkness For WildlifeDiscover how to attract owls to your garden, which trees they prefer and help support their habitat and conservation efforts with these valuable tips and practices.Read this Article Gardening for Birds and Planting for OwlsLearn how to attract woodpeckers to your garden with native plants that provide food and habitat, based on expert advice.Read this Article Gardening for Birds: Planting for WoodpeckersDiscover the fascinating world of aphids, from their life cycle and impact on plants to their crucial role in the garden ecosystem.Read this Article The Amazing Life Cycle of the Aphid Most Popular Articles Hydrangeas are hardy fellas that don’t require a whole lot of fuss, producing beautiful flowers in various shapes. Read how to care for them.Read this Article Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for BeginnersAnnuals for container gardening are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio.Read this Article Spectacular Annuals for Containers Find the perfect fall-blooming flowers in September and October to add vibrant colors to your garden until first frost.Read this Article 24 Flowers For September and OctoberPlants that love the sun may provide vitality and colour to bare regions in the landscape. Read on for ideas.Read this Article Plants That Love The SunDiscover a simpler method for hardening off seedlings and creating protective environments for your plants to avoid sunscald and promote healthy growth.Read this Article Hardening Off: Last Stop Before Planting OutGarden brick ideas can be elegant, functional, and can make your landscape even more inviting and exciting. Read on to explore ideas with us.Read this Article Garden Brick Ideas for an Attractive LandscapeRead this Article Cosmos is a Hardy Plant with Showy FlowersHibiscus are hardy perennials, while others are annuals, shrubs, or tropical plants. Hibiscus plants are grown for a variety of uses.Read this Article Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus Discover how to optimize your small garden space with layers of plants and create stunning color combinations for year-round blooming.Read this Article Gardening In Small SpacesGeraniums are a plant that is easy to care for and will produce flowers from spring until fall. In most zones, geraniums are an annual plant.Read this Article Geraniums are Easy Care Summer DarlingsLearn about a variety of acid loving plants that add beauty to your garden. From azaleas to hydrangeas, unlock a colorful world of gardening possibilities.Read this Article Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic SoilCelebrate loved ones and honor ancestors by choosing specific plants that hold special meaning. 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Come learn its needs for soil, water, pruning, fertilizer, pests, growing problems, benefits and more.Read this Article Passion Flower: Growing The Passiflora VineI decided to make gooseberry jelly instead of jam as it takes less preparation time. Last year’s gooseberry gin was delicious as well.Read this Article Gooseberry JellyDeadheading flowers is a very important job to do in the garden as it helps to increase the number of blooms on your plants.Read this Article Deadhead Flowers For More Flowers!These seven easy outdoor plants will set you on your way to sprucing up that backyard in no time. And they require very little care.Read this Article Seven Easy Outdoor Plants for EveryoneGet accurate weather data, manage watering, monitor plant health, control pests and diseases, plan for seasons, understand microclimates, and make data-driven gardening decisions with a weather station.Read this Article How can a Weather Station help Improve Your Garden?Learn about winter sowing, a seed-starting method that mimics nature's cold stratification cycle, for successful germination and healthy plant growth.Read this Article Winter Sowing: A lesson about growingThis zone nine sage is a favourite of mine but needs a long growing period if I am ever going to see flowers.Read this Article Veggie Bites – Sage and Dragon FruitHere’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.Read this Article Rosehip Jelly Recipe and UsesSilver Wormwood attracts many pollinators and is one of the host plants for the American Lady and the Painted Lady butterflies.Read this Article Silver Wormwood Quick Growing GuideSpending time in nature could improve your physical and mental health, ward off illness, and actually make you happier!Read this Article Benefits of Getting OutdoorsThere are many aspects that contribute to indoor air quality including outdoor air quality, climate, geology, and chemicals in indoor spaces.Read this Article Plants to Help Improve Indoor Air QualityBellwort is an excellent early-blooming native shade plant for the woodland garden, shaded border, wildflower garden, or naturalized area.Read this Article BellwortThe beautiful and fragrant Weeping Alaskan Cedar offers a conical form, soft & wispy foliage, and up to 30 ft of height – perfect for even the smallest of city gardens. See why this is a favorite among many and get design and planting advice from Ottawa's own Patricia.Read this Article Weeping Alaskan CedarRead this Article Cosmos is a Hardy Plant with Showy FlowersDiscover the best timing for starting seeds and ensure successful plant growth. Learn the factors to consider and get expert tips for a thriving garden.Read this Article When to Start SeedsFind the perfect trellis plants to add color and beauty to your garden. Explore a variety of options and get creative with different trellis designs. Learn more now!Read this Article What Are The Best Flowering Trellis Plants?Plastic sheeting or mulch in the garden proves to be a useful tool for some garden crops. These innovative products have many uses.Read this Article How To Use Plastic Sheeting And Mulch In The GardenThe devastating effects of deforestation are long-lasting and far-reaching with the power to impact all living things.Read this Article The Devastating Effects of DeforestationLearn about the truth behind earwigs as garden pests and beneficial insects. Discover why they may not be as harmful as they seem!Read this Article In Defence of Earwigs in Your GardenDiscover the joy of growing borage in your garden. This herb attracts bumblebees, butterflies, hover flies, beetles, and moths. Self-seeding and easy to care for!Read this Article Borage Self Seeds and Attracts PollinatorsWe give you many options to get rid of aphids naturally. Control and stop leaf piercing and eating pests on your outdoor and indoor plants.Read this Article Getting Rid Of Aphids: Yes, but Don’t Be Too Quick About ItBritish Columbia's vineyards to Quebec's dairy farms, Canada offers a variety of rural properties. We delve into provincial regulations on foreign ownership.Read this Article Canada’s Green Acres: Finding Your Perfect Farm for SaleThings got a bit overgrown in your garden. No worries, there are plenty of simple ways you can transform your garden and outdoor space.Read this Article Quick And Easy Ways To Transform A GardenBeat the summer heat with these 5 eco-friendly houseplants to cool your home. Aloe Vera, Bamboo Palm, Sansevieria, Peace Lily, and Areca Palm Tree not only look good, but will help keeping your house cool, clean and humid.Read this Article Easy, Breezy Houseplants that Cool Your Home
Learn how fish emulsion can enhance the growth of your roses, tomatoes, and vegetables without harming the soil or surrounding creatures.Read this Article Fish Emulsion Fertilizer and Nanking Cherries
Hydrangeas are hardy fellas that don’t require a whole lot of fuss, producing beautiful flowers in various shapes. Read how to care for them.Read this Article Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for Beginners
Discover the refreshing beauty and great ideas of Beth and Ken Powell's private garden featuring remarkable art creations in this photo exhibit.Read this Article Art in the Garden: A Photo Gallery
Discover the joy of growing your own vegetables, herbs, and fruits to create delicious meals and enhance your sense of taste.Read this Article Fresh from the Garden: The Gardener’s Sense of Taste
Explore the trend of mixing ornamental and vegetable plants for striking combinations in your garden.Read this Article Mixing it Up: Combining Edibles with Ornamentals
Discover how to attract cedar waxwings with native plants and learn about their diet and habits. Grow the right trees to invite these lovely birds into your garden.Read this Article Gardening for Birds: Planting for Cedar Waxwings
Learn how to attract American robins with the right plants, food sources, and habitats for these beloved springtime visitors.Read this Article Gardening for Birds: Planting for American Robins
Create a stunning and eco-friendly garden with native wildflowers that attract pollinators and add vibrant colors to your outdoor space.Read this Article Plant suggestions for Creating a Wildflower Garden
Discover how artificial light affects migratory birds, nocturnal animals, and wildlife in your garden, and learn how to create a safe refuge with darkness.Read this Article Light Pollution and the Importance of Darkness For Wildlife
Discover how to attract owls to your garden, which trees they prefer and help support their habitat and conservation efforts with these valuable tips and practices.Read this Article Gardening for Birds and Planting for Owls
Learn how to attract woodpeckers to your garden with native plants that provide food and habitat, based on expert advice.Read this Article Gardening for Birds: Planting for Woodpeckers
Discover the fascinating world of aphids, from their life cycle and impact on plants to their crucial role in the garden ecosystem.Read this Article The Amazing Life Cycle of the Aphid
Hydrangeas are hardy fellas that don’t require a whole lot of fuss, producing beautiful flowers in various shapes. Read how to care for them.Read this Article Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for Beginners
Annuals for container gardening are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio.Read this Article Spectacular Annuals for Containers
Find the perfect fall-blooming flowers in September and October to add vibrant colors to your garden until first frost.Read this Article 24 Flowers For September and October
Plants that love the sun may provide vitality and colour to bare regions in the landscape. Read on for ideas.Read this Article Plants That Love The Sun
Discover a simpler method for hardening off seedlings and creating protective environments for your plants to avoid sunscald and promote healthy growth.Read this Article Hardening Off: Last Stop Before Planting Out
Garden brick ideas can be elegant, functional, and can make your landscape even more inviting and exciting. Read on to explore ideas with us.Read this Article Garden Brick Ideas for an Attractive Landscape
Hibiscus are hardy perennials, while others are annuals, shrubs, or tropical plants. Hibiscus plants are grown for a variety of uses.Read this Article Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus
Discover how to optimize your small garden space with layers of plants and create stunning color combinations for year-round blooming.Read this Article Gardening In Small Spaces
Geraniums are a plant that is easy to care for and will produce flowers from spring until fall. In most zones, geraniums are an annual plant.Read this Article Geraniums are Easy Care Summer Darlings
Learn about a variety of acid loving plants that add beauty to your garden. From azaleas to hydrangeas, unlock a colorful world of gardening possibilities.Read this Article Acid Loving Plants That Like Acidic Soil
Celebrate loved ones and honor ancestors by choosing specific plants that hold special meaning. Grow a garden full of cherished memories in your own backyard!Read this Article Grow a Garden Full of Memories
Are you growing Passion Flower Vine? Come learn its needs for soil, water, pruning, fertilizer, pests, growing problems, benefits and more.Read this Article Passion Flower: Growing The Passiflora Vine
I decided to make gooseberry jelly instead of jam as it takes less preparation time. Last year’s gooseberry gin was delicious as well.Read this Article Gooseberry Jelly
Deadheading flowers is a very important job to do in the garden as it helps to increase the number of blooms on your plants.Read this Article Deadhead Flowers For More Flowers!
These seven easy outdoor plants will set you on your way to sprucing up that backyard in no time. And they require very little care.Read this Article Seven Easy Outdoor Plants for Everyone
Get accurate weather data, manage watering, monitor plant health, control pests and diseases, plan for seasons, understand microclimates, and make data-driven gardening decisions with a weather station.Read this Article How can a Weather Station help Improve Your Garden?
Learn about winter sowing, a seed-starting method that mimics nature's cold stratification cycle, for successful germination and healthy plant growth.Read this Article Winter Sowing: A lesson about growing
This zone nine sage is a favourite of mine but needs a long growing period if I am ever going to see flowers.Read this Article Veggie Bites – Sage and Dragon Fruit
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.Read this Article Rosehip Jelly Recipe and Uses
Silver Wormwood attracts many pollinators and is one of the host plants for the American Lady and the Painted Lady butterflies.Read this Article Silver Wormwood Quick Growing Guide
Spending time in nature could improve your physical and mental health, ward off illness, and actually make you happier!Read this Article Benefits of Getting Outdoors
There are many aspects that contribute to indoor air quality including outdoor air quality, climate, geology, and chemicals in indoor spaces.Read this Article Plants to Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
Bellwort is an excellent early-blooming native shade plant for the woodland garden, shaded border, wildflower garden, or naturalized area.Read this Article Bellwort
The beautiful and fragrant Weeping Alaskan Cedar offers a conical form, soft & wispy foliage, and up to 30 ft of height – perfect for even the smallest of city gardens. See why this is a favorite among many and get design and planting advice from Ottawa's own Patricia.Read this Article Weeping Alaskan Cedar
Discover the best timing for starting seeds and ensure successful plant growth. Learn the factors to consider and get expert tips for a thriving garden.Read this Article When to Start Seeds
Find the perfect trellis plants to add color and beauty to your garden. Explore a variety of options and get creative with different trellis designs. Learn more now!Read this Article What Are The Best Flowering Trellis Plants?
Plastic sheeting or mulch in the garden proves to be a useful tool for some garden crops. These innovative products have many uses.Read this Article How To Use Plastic Sheeting And Mulch In The Garden
The devastating effects of deforestation are long-lasting and far-reaching with the power to impact all living things.Read this Article The Devastating Effects of Deforestation
Learn about the truth behind earwigs as garden pests and beneficial insects. Discover why they may not be as harmful as they seem!Read this Article In Defence of Earwigs in Your Garden
Discover the joy of growing borage in your garden. This herb attracts bumblebees, butterflies, hover flies, beetles, and moths. Self-seeding and easy to care for!Read this Article Borage Self Seeds and Attracts Pollinators
We give you many options to get rid of aphids naturally. Control and stop leaf piercing and eating pests on your outdoor and indoor plants.Read this Article Getting Rid Of Aphids: Yes, but Don’t Be Too Quick About It
British Columbia's vineyards to Quebec's dairy farms, Canada offers a variety of rural properties. We delve into provincial regulations on foreign ownership.Read this Article Canada’s Green Acres: Finding Your Perfect Farm for Sale
Things got a bit overgrown in your garden. No worries, there are plenty of simple ways you can transform your garden and outdoor space.Read this Article Quick And Easy Ways To Transform A Garden
Beat the summer heat with these 5 eco-friendly houseplants to cool your home. Aloe Vera, Bamboo Palm, Sansevieria, Peace Lily, and Areca Palm Tree not only look good, but will help keeping your house cool, clean and humid.Read this Article Easy, Breezy Houseplants that Cool Your Home