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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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Spectacular Annuals for Containers
Annuals for container gardening are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio.
Hydrangea Care: an Easy Guide for Beginners
Learn simple tips to keep your hydrangeas thriving with proper care, watering, and light conditions for beautiful blooms.
Geraniums are Easy Care Summer Darlings
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.
Plants that Attract Monarch Butterflies
Choose the right plants for your monarch butterfly garden. If you feed them plants they like, they will pollinate your entire garden.
Gardening In Small Spaces
Discover how to optimize your small garden space with layers of plants and create stunning color combinations for year-round blooming.
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.
24 Flowers For September and October
Find the perfect fall-blooming flowers in September and October to add vibrant colors to your garden until first frost.
Grow a Garden Full of Memories
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!
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.
Tropical Hibiscus and Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus are hardy perennials, while others are annuals, shrubs, or tropical plants. Hibiscus plants are grown for a variety of uses.
Favorite Easy-To-Grow Wildflower Combinations
Discover the best wildflower combinations like Zinnias and Cosmos for long-lasting blooms and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs to your garden. Easy to grow and perfect for colorful solutions in any space!
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Freezing Seasonal Produce
Learn how to freeze fresh tomatoes amd fruit to preserve their flavor. Follow these expert tips and enjoy your bountiful harvest all year round!
Neoregelia Bromeliad Care Tips
How to chose, transplant, propagate and care for Bromeliad plants. Neoregelia’s foliage is impressive as the blooms.
Soil Calculator and Raised Garden Bed Basics
A soil calculator is essential for raised beds and container gardening, which provide easy control of loose, fertile soil. Read on for more.
Planting in the Sun
Meta Description: In this article, Judith discusses her experience and successes with garden design and placement, including better utilization of the sun, potatoes, squash, and zucchini. Learn helpful tips to ensure a successful gardening season.
Wild Senna Is an Underrated Winner
Wild senna is an underrated plant with striking yellow blooms and attractive foliage. It is a host plant for sulphur butterflies.
Keystone Plants Shrubs Ecoregion 5
Discover three native keystone shrubs for Ecoregion 5 that promote biodiversity and attract bees and birds to your city garden.
Caring for a Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)
Learn how to care for a Blue Chip Juniper in cold and dry climates, covering planting, soil, watering, pruning, and more!
Zigzag Goldenrod Attracts Pollinators
Learn about the unique features and benefits of Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis), a stunning perennial that attracts pollinators and adds vibrant fall color to your garden.
Benefits of Container Gardening
Create your own gorgeous arrangements with minimal effort with container gardening! Learn how you can get started, what you need and the benefits it can bring. See our guide on how to get growing today.
Inspired by different colours, shapes and sizes of my daylilies
Explore the vibrant colors and various shapes of daylilies while learning about harvesting fresh produce from the garden. Discover the joy of making plum jam and growing delicious potatoes. Dive into the world of Rudbeckia laciniata hortensia and its benefits for your garden. Happy gardening!
An Overview of Garden Plant Suggestions for Birds
Explore a variety of native shrubs and trees for attracting birds to your garden. Learn from Master Gardener Julianne Labreche.
Propagating Peonies Flowers to Stand Out in Any Garden
Discover the best time for peonies to bloom, how to plant and care for them, and effective propagation methods for beautiful, vibrant peony flowers in your garden.
Veggie Bites – Bulbs Growing
I have bulbs growing and that is amazing. I am keeping watch. Each day new and interesting things are emerging.
Plants that Repel Insects and Pests
An overview of plants that repel insects including Basil, Chives, Leek, Lettuce, Mugwort, Nasturtium, Onion, Rosemary, Sage, Sagebrush.
Growing And Care Of Roman or German Chamomile Flowers
Chamomile tea has long been used for a wide range of health issues. Chamomile is easy to grow, and you can produce it natural and pure.
Get To Know the Graptopetalum Genus
Graptopetalum is a genus of eighteen species under the family Crassulaceae. All species have the common names Ghost Plants and Leather Petal.
How to Grow and Care for a Lantana Plant
Grow beautiful, low-maintenance lantana for your home or garden with the right materials and tips. Lantana plants are easy to start from seed and suitable for growing in containers indoors or outdoors. Learn how to start, repot, and care for lantanas today!
9 Tips on How to Grow Marijuana in Cold Countries
Learn how to successfully grow marijuana outdoors in winter — from choosing the right strain to preventative measures — in this informative guide.
Cup Plant Care, Versatile and Stunning
Add stunning beauty with this unique, low-maintenance native Cup Plant. This perennial adds backdrop, privacy, and is an ideal colourful wildflower for native gardens.
Growing Your Garden with some Chickens
Consider growing a garden with chickens! It comes with great advantages for you and your birds, since it assists in many ways on both sides.
On fertilizing your vegetable garden
New gardeners and even some veteran gardeners add far more garden fertilizer than their vegetables need, maybe causing plants to struggle.
The Ultimate Guide To Garden Mulching
Many gardeners aren’t aware of the myriad benefits mulching can bring to your garden. If you’re looking for healthier soil, fewer pests, stronger plants, and a more attractive garden, then mulch could very well be the answer.
Bog Rosemary
Bog rosemary is an arctic-tough, garden-pretty, small evergreen shrub. See why it is easy to care for and why animals leave it alone.
Top Houseplants For All Indoor Light Conditions
The ideal location for a plant must include the correct light. If not, no matter how perfect it might otherwise be, growth will be limited.