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Gardening Science

10 Neat Things about Winter Phenomena

December 17, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 1037 Views

Cold weather transforms the landscape in ways that are both practical and surprisingly beautiful. When temperatures plunge, familiar physics begins

Seed-starting science: 10 neat things

March 6, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 1368 Views

Starting plants from seed is both an art and a science. While many gardeners focus on soil, water, and light,

10 Neat Things Gardening Science Indoor plants Seeds

10 Neat Things About the Scent of Roses

February 26, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 1938 Views roses, scent

The scent of roses has mesmerized people for centuries, symbolizing love, elegance, and even healing properties. But did you know

Gardening for Beginners Gardening Science

Gardening 101: 17 useful terms!

June 26, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1378 Views

Gardening 101: 17 useful terms Gardening season is upon us in Canada! Here are 17 useful terms to help you

Garden Info Gardening for Beginners Gardening Science

Is it Possible to Predict the Last Frost Date in Canada?

May 20, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 3111 Views , climate zones, frost charts, planting season, weather

As the chill of winter gradually gives way to the warmth of spring, gardeners and farmers across Canada eagerly await

Gardening Science Insects Weeds

Vinegar in the Garden

May 17, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2375 Views herbicide alternatives, traditional uses, Vinegar in the garden

Vinegar has long been touted as a miracle ingredient for the garden. It’s cheap, it’s natural, and it’s already in

Gardening Science Wild Critters

Good or Bad: The Impact of Thick Smoke on Animals and Plants

May 13, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1631 Views animal health, habitat loss, photosynthesis, Plant growth, plant regeneration, respiratory problems, Smoke impact, stomatal closure, wildfire effects, wildlife behavior

Thick smoke has recently blanketed Eastern Canada and the Prairies, affecting both animals and plants in various ways. We created

Edibles Gardening Science How-to Plants

The Art of Growing Potatoes

March 10, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 10046 Views container gardening, potatoes, soil temperature

Have we lost the art of growing potatoes? At one time, every garden had a potato plot where it was

Edibles Gardening Science

A Quebec Family Analyses a Year of Data

July 6, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 2169 Views ecological gardening, food production, food savings, gardening labour, greenhouses, harvest data, Homegrown produce, Quebec family, self-sufficiency, subsistence gardening

How much work does it take to grow most of the produce our Quebec family eats in a year? How

10 Neat Things Gardening Science

About Sun and Shade

June 2, 2022 Canada's Local Gardener 3300 Views full sun plants, garden sun tolerance, north vs south gardening, shade, Sun exposure, watering

1. Deadly shade. Very little will grow in deep, deep shade, say right beside a north facing wall with overhanging

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