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
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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
Grass for your Lawn
Well-cultured lawns have several beneficial features. They filter and clean water and return it to the water table. In urban areas, healthy lawns significantly reduce
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June 19, 2020
About Public Gardens
1. Butchart Gardens. One of the crown jewels of Canada’s public gardens is kind of like Disney World for adults. Located in Brentwood Bay, about
Canada's Local Gardener
May 28, 2020
Planting Companions
Long before chemical fertilizers and pesticides appeared, there were planting companions where farmers and gardeners knew that certain plants grow and taste better when planted
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May 6, 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
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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
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May 6, 2020
Planning Your First Garden
To plant and maintain a flower border, with a good scheme for colour, is by no means the easy thing that is commonly supposed. –
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April 23, 2020
Keeping Cats out of the Garden
Are neighbourhood cats using your flower beds as a litter box? These kitty-friendly tips can help you keep your garden beds free of cats. First,
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April 23, 2020