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10 Neat Things About Frost

At some point in the fall, Canadians are bound to wake up in the morning to a white lawn, glistening under the moon. Frost has

Shauna Dobbie October 24, 2024

10 Neat Things About Gardening Gloves

Gardening gloves aren’t just for delicate ladies! They are hard-wearing tools, as important as your trowel and hoe in the garden. Continue reading to discover

Shauna Dobbie October 17, 2024

10 Neat Things About Sweet Potatoes

As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, put some thought into sweet potatoes. Did you know that you can grow them in Canada? That the tuber

Shauna Dobbie October 10, 2024

10 Neat Things About Heating your Patio

Even if you still have some tomatoes and zucchinis to ripen, there is no denying that Old Man Winter is on his way. If you

Shauna Dobbie October 3, 2024

10 Neat Things About Water

How should you water your garden? Time of day, soil additives and nutrients are all possible ways to keep your plants from getting thirsty sooner

Shauna Dobbie September 25, 2024

10 Neat Things About Corn

Corn is some kind of magic plant. It feeds the world as it sweetens our lives, though eating its high-fructose syrup may lead to some

Canada's Local Gardener September 19, 2024

10 Neat Things About Bulbs

Whether you love the early spring blooms or you want to feed the bees when they first wake up, it’s time (or almost time) to

Shauna Dobbie September 12, 2024

10 Neat Things About Healing Plants

Discover the power of plants that science says can heal! From calming anxiety with lavender to easing headache with peppermint, these natural remedies have stood

Shauna Dobbie September 12, 2024