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Fun facts about bees
Uncover the hidden world of bees, from tiny solitary bees to social honeybees, and learn about their diverse behaviors and characteristics.
Caring for a Prince of Wales Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’)
Discover expert tips on nurturing Juniperus virginiana ‘Prince of Wales’ in cold, dry climates and thriving landscaping options in Alberta.
Strategies Promoting Healthy Soil
Discover strategies, including minimizing soil disturbance, to enhance soil health, prevent erosion, boost plant growth, and reduce global warming effects.
On Best Mosquito Repellent Plants
Discover the most effective mosquito repellent plants for indoor and outdoor. Also, learn about companion plants that repel mosquitoes and other insects.
Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden
Discover how beneficial insects can control pests, save money, and enhance your garden ecosystem in Ontario. Identify and attract these beneficial bugs.
Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe Choices
Discover how to create homemade insecticidal soap using natural ingredients for effective and safe pest control in your garden.
Trout Lily: Photogenic and Useful
Trout lily has stunning yellow flowers that bloom in the early spring. Trout lilies can blanket the forest floor as they mature. Read on.
Companion Planting
Discover how companion planting with tomatoes and vegetables can attract beneficial pollinators and predators for a healthier garden.
Wild Bergamot
Discover how to cultivate wild bergamot from seed. Learn about sowing, growing, and attracting pollinators with this drought-tolerant prairie perennial.
A Model for Companion Planting and Crop Rotation
Learn about the benefits of companion planting and crop rotation. Improve soil fertility, control pests naturally, and boost yields sustainably.
Lance-Leaved Figwort
Prized in native gardens and restoration projects, discover the real value and beauty of Lance-Leaved Figwort to attract bees, butterflies, and birds like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!
Barren Strawberry Quick Growing Guide
Discover how to enhance growth and appearance of Barren Strawberry with expert tips. Ideal for woodland gardens and groundcover in Ontario.
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What to do and not do in your Fall Garden
Prepare your garden for winter success with these must-do fall tips, and steer clear of common mistakes for a thriving garden next year!
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Soil and Seed Temperature Germination Chart
Discover the mysteries of how tomato and lettuce seeds determine the right temperature for germination and explore a comprehensive chart of vegetable germination temperatures.
Growing the Fuss-Free Snowberry
Snowberry is a fuss-free and trouble-free shrub that is quite simple to grow. Read about how the snowberry can enhance gardens.
Summer Blooming Flower Ideas For Your Garden
Add a touch of summer garden bliss to your home with these stunning blooms: Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies & Gloriosa Lily. Plant bulbs during spring to ensure bright & fragrant flowers from early- midsummer that come in a range of colours & heights. Plant & enjoy the beauty!
White Heath Aster
Meta description: Enjoy a late-season burst of color in your garden with White Heath Aster: a bushy, compact plant with many small daisy-like white flowers that can turn your garden completely white. Blooming into fall, it's a great choice for a butterfly, pollinator, or cut flower garden!
In the Garden, I Never Rush Spring
Take the time to enjoy the slower side of gardening with native lupine seeds, over-wintered coleus and rediscovering the creativity and joy of listening to the birds chirping and the warmth bringing new life to our gardens.
Purple Fountain Grass: How To Care For Pennisetum Setaceam
Learn how to plant and care for the beautiful purple fountain grass, an ornamental landscape grass with stunning burgundy foliage and heat tolerance.
Garden Design Trends in Canada
Keep up with garden design trends, including a garden scheme and plants which are fashionable, drought resistant, edible and sustainable.
Tips On How To Clean Leaves On Houseplants
Learn the importance of grooming houseplants and how to keep them healthy by cleaning leaves to catch pests and signs of illness early.
Don’t Compost Tomato Plants
Learn how to save seeds from your favorite tomatoes and overcome challenges in your garden, including poor germination and location issues.
Care For Schefflera Arboricola – Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Schefflera makes a wonderful tropical houseplant. They are attractive and easy to care for. They are also good indoor air purifiers.
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.
7 Awesome Reasons to Grow Succulents in Your Garden
Some plants are more resilient and can survive with little food and moisture. They are known as succulents, and they can grow in your garden.
Flowering Perennials for Four Seasons of Interest
Flowering perennials, carefully curated to combine varying heights, colours, and textures, make the most intriguing gardens.
Carrots and Their Kin
Learn about the Apiaceae family plants list, known as the carrot family, their flavors, health benefits, and how to grow them in your own garden.
What to Look for and Do at a Country Fair
Explore agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, crafts, entertainment, local cuisine, and more at a country fair. Experience community spirit and tradition!
Watering Orchids by Sitting them in Water
Join me on my recovery journey and discover how orchids bloom in water. Get tips on taking back your garden and prioritizing tasks. Enjoy gardening and stay connected with Veggie Bites!
A Quick Growing Guide for Miterwort
The Miterwort, Mitella diphylla, is the jewel of the spring shade garden. Consult our Quick Growing guide for this special shade plant.
The Indoor Cane Corn Plant
Dracaena fragrans corn plant, grown in many forms, usually multiple plants of staggered heights, hardy indoors when acclimated.
Making a Difference, One Bird at a Time
I enjoy every bird as it is taken out of the bag. It feels a little bit like Christmas each time the bander, professionally takes a bird out for processing. We revel in the beauty of an American Redstart or the grand beak of a Northern Flicker.
Anise Hyssop is like Licorice in your Garden
Discover the joy of cultivating Anise Hyssop in your garden. With fragrant leaves, it's perfect for tea, salad dressings, potpourri, and attracts pollinators.
How To Grow Lemon Trees From Seed
Cultivate your own mini-orchard indoors with minimal effort and ingenuity with Tips On Growing Citrus Indoors Zone 7 or Lower. Learn the secrets to growing a lemon tree and other citrus fruits inside with the right type of tree, organic lemon, good quality soil and more!
The Ultimate Lucky Bamboo Care Guide
Lucky Bamboo make a great addition to any household. This lucky bamboo guide shows how care can be a simple undertaking.
The Top 8 Plants That Attract Hummingbirds
Here are 8 different plants which attract hummingbirds, with details of their origin, life cycle, and appearance.
How To Grow Your Own Organic Celery
Celery has a reputation as one of the most daunting vegetables to grow. But understanding conditions celery likes, it’s an enjoyable crop.