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10 Neat Things About Holiday Décor

December 4, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 1195 Views christmas, holiday decor

Designing holiday décor for frigid winters means choosing elements that embrace the beauty of snow, ice, and enduring evergreens –

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10 Neat Things About Succulents

November 28, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 2029 Views Lithops, snake plant, succulent

Discover the remarkable world of succulents! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a houseplant newbie, these ten fascinating facts will

10 Neat Things Flowers Local Gardener Plants

10 Neat Things About The Language of Flowers

November 21, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 1455 Views floriography, flower language, meaning of flowers

The “language of flowers”, also known as floriography, is a fascinating historical practice where different flowers and plants have symbolic

10 Neat Things Animals Insects Local Gardener

10 Neat Things About Fungus Gnats

November 14, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 1807 Views fruit flies, fungus gnats

You know those tiny bugs flying around your plants in the winter? They’re (probably) not fruit flies, so you can

Alberta Beautiful Gardens Local Gardener

Sayuri and Arthur Mah’s Red Deer Garden

November 13, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 2038 Views Alberta gardening, Arthur Mah, drought tolerant plants, Echeveria, Espalier apple tree, Gardening in harsh climates, Hardscaping, Japanese gardening, Lithops, Medicinal plants, Perennials, Potting shed, Red Deer Garden, Sayuri Mah, shade, Succulents, Tillandsia, Zen garden

Sayuri, known to her friends as Sai, and Arthur Mah have lived at their current Red Deer home since 1995

10 Neat Things Flowers Local Gardener Plants

10 Neat Things About Poppies

November 7, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 2111 Views Arctic poppy, California poppy, culinary uses, drought-tolerant, easy to grow, floral symbolism, Iceland poppy, morphine, native poppies, opium poppy, ornamental gardening, papaver, pollinators, poppies, remembrance, resilience, Shirley poppy, Xeriscaping

As we get ready for the somber day of November 11 with a poppy in our lapels, we turn to

10 Neat Things Edibles Herbs Local Gardener Plants

10 Neat Things About Healing Plants

September 12, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 1797 Views aloe, chamomile, Echinacea, garlic benefits, Healing plants, lavender, peppermint oil, Plants, tea tree oil, turmeric, willows

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

Alberta Beautiful Gardens Bulbs Local Gardener

Garden of Happiness for Kevin Napora and Rob Pelletier

September 6, 2024 Dorothy Dobbie 2657 Views Kevin Napora, Rob Pelletier

“I’m just so happy right now,” says Kevin Napora the day after the big Edmonton Garden Tour this July. He

China pink (Dianthus chinensis). Photo by Mokkie.

Edibles Local Gardener Plants

Edible Ornamental Flowers and Antioxidants

August 29, 2024 Tania Scott 2274 Views antioxidants, edible garden

Edible ornamental flowers are a great way to boost your antioxidant intake. Edible ornamental flowers are defined as harmless and

Garden Design Ideas Local Gardener

Dressing Up the Front Entrance

August 14, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2604 Views front entrance, garden decoration

The entrance to your home is a statement about who you are. It speaks loudly about your style, your priorities

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