Kale Recipes
Kale is an exceptional ingredient with real health benefits and a tasty flavour. The nutrient-rich facts are true and there is no better way to
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June 28, 2017
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Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Water-wise plants and drought-tolerant gardens As our climate changes, many areas are experiencing hotter and drier summers with periods of drought, lower humidity and intense
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June 28, 2017
Plant Combination Guide
Choosing the right plant combinations for your garden As you begin gardening, understanding which plants grow well together is essential. While you’re free to choose
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June 21, 2017
Perennials for Dry Shade Gardens
Not many plants do well in dry shade. This is one of the most difficult garden areas to successfully populate with happy plants. However, the
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June 20, 2017
Shrubs for Your Garden
Many varieties of shrubs make excellent foundation plants. Plant breeders have achieved amazing advances with shrubs for your garden in colour, texture and form. *Click
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June 20, 2017
10 Tips for a Better Lawn
1. Leaf it be. We used to spend backbreaking hours raking leaves and grass, piling them into bags and carrying them off to the nearest
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June 12, 2017
Wildflowers for your Garden
Stumbling upon a wildflower growing in its natural habitat is something that will make almost anyone smile. We’ve all likely had the opportunity to experience
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June 9, 2017
Benefits of Mulch
Magic of mulch Mulch keeps soil moister, decreases weed germination and stabilizes soil temperatures, all of which makes your plants more productive. If you haven’t
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June 8, 2017
The “Anti-Park” Removal of Assiniboine Park’s Ancient Trees
By Matt Vinet Recycling the trees removed to make way for hard features built into Assiniboine Park into furniture does not make the cutting of
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June 8, 2017
Garden Design with Red
How to design your garden with red Red is a strong colour, demanding attention. It brushes aside more genteel and subtle blooms, often overshadowing or
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June 2, 2017