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10 Neat Things About Permaculture

February 5, 2025 Shauna Dobbie 328 Views 10 Neat Things, agroforestry, companion planting, ecological design, food forest, forest gardening, homesteading, hugelkultur, Local Gardener, no-till gardening, organic gardening, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, sheet mulching, sustainable agriculture, sustainable living

If you’ve ever wished your garden could take care of itself, permaculture might be the answer. More than just a

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10 Neat Things About Yarrow

January 15, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 360 Views 10 Neat Things

Discover the plant that has it all—yarrow! This ancient healer and global garden star brings vibrant colour, low-maintenance charm, and

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10 Neat Things About Squirrels in the Garden

January 8, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 334 Views 10 Neat Things, eastern grey squirrel, mushroom farmer, red squirrel, squirrels

Have you ever watched a squirrel darting around your garden, burying treasures or leaping between branches? These energetic visitors do more than entertain—they plant trees, deter pests, and even farm fungi! Discover 10 fascinating facts about squirrels and their surprising roles in gardens and ecosystems. They might just amaze you!

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10 Neat Things About Snow in the Garden

January 1, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 368 Views 10 Neat Things, freeze-thaw effects, gardening in Canada, Local Gardener, nitrogen from snow, pukak layer ecology, snow, snow benefits for plants, snow in the garden, snowpack benefits, soil microbes in winter, winter garden protection, winter gardening tips, winter soil health, winter wildlife

The sound of boots crunching through snow in the stillness of winter is quintessentially Canadian. But have you ever stopped

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10 Neat Things From 2024: Tasty tidbits to savour

December 30, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 538 Views 10 Neat Things, edible plants, garden trends 2024, horticulture insights, plant trends, TNT 2024 review, year in gardening

Gardening isn’t just about growing, it’s about discovering. Whether you’re cultivating succulents for your plate or pondering the poetic history

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10 Neat Things About Poinsettias

December 19, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 351 Views 10 Neat Things, Christmas flowers, growing poinsettias, holiday plants, poinsettia care, poinsettia facts, poinsettia fun facts, poinsettia history, winter plants

When the holiday season rolls around, poinsettias take centre stage as the ultimate festive plant. With their vibrant red, pink,

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10 Neat Things About Cabbage and Broccoli

July 26, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 13 Views 10 Neat Things, edible garden, edible plants, Local Gardener

1. Something sweet about sulfur. The distinctive flavor of brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage and collard greens)