The Vegepod
Two olde dawgs: putting together a Vegepod Last fall, as I was outside raking still more leaves from the trees that provide beautiful shade in
Canada's Local Gardener
April 8, 2021
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Sowing Seeds
By Mark MacDonald Getting a head start on spring, scores of farm crops have been cultivated for centuries through the annual and laborious practice of
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February 5, 2021
How to get started
By Shauna Dobbie Are you starting your very first garden? Congratulations! There are several little details to help you get started from the idea to
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January 29, 2021
About Watering Houseplants
Best gift options for gardeners 1. When to water. Use your powers of observation when watering houseplants. If the top one-inch of the soil is
Shauna Dobbie
January 21, 2021
Putting Garden Tools to bed
The seasons are changing, what to do now? The weather has changed, no more warm summer breeze, now a north wind starts to blow, the
Canada's Local Gardener
October 23, 2020
Shade Garden
Unwind in the calm shadows of the shade garden where the world is lush and green and soothing to the soul. Fingers of sunlight probe
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July 28, 2020
About Watering Plants
Water is essential to a plant’s growth. 1. Water is the staff of plant life. Watering plants will deliver nutrients to their leaves and growing
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July 10, 2020
Pollinators in your Garden
Populations of many pollinators have declined seriously across North America according to a recent United States National Academy of Science report. In return for a
Canada's Local Gardener
June 20, 2020
Build your own Victory Garden
Here’s an archived video from the Second World War on how to build your own victory garden. A real blast from the past but very
Canada's Local Gardener
May 6, 2020
Green Gardening Guide
You’d think that gardening would go hand in hand with being green and eco friendly. But as a beginner, going green is a little more
Canada's Local Gardener
May 6, 2020