Sustainability Articles

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How to Invite Ladybugs into Your Garden

Ladybugs are one of the insects that everyone is familiar with thanks to their popularity in cartoons and children’s books. They’re not harmful, and aren’t

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Your Most Asked Raised Garden Questions ANSWERED

If you’ve been thinking about getting into gardening, or if you should build your own raised bed or if you should buy one, this article

6 Tricks to Grow Massive Onions in Cold Climates

Onions are a staple food in the kitchen and are one of those plants that we all want to grow. The only problem? Onions are

3 Simple DIY Garden Trellis Ideas for Under $20

Lately it seems like gardening has become an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. As beautiful as arches and moon gates are, there

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5 Reasons to Include Native Perennials in Your Garden

Bee populations are in massive decline, as are many of our native pollinators around us, which means that now, more than ever, we need to

How to Support Native Bee Populations: 6 Tips

Native bees in Canada and North America are facing major hurdles, from loss of habitat, to climate change, to the competition against honey bees. Without

6 Reasons To Not Buy a Metal Raised Garden Bed

It’s impossible to not see a garden with a metal raised bed these days. They’re everywhere and it seems like everyone has one. But just

How to Deal with Animals in the Garden

We are lucky to share our land with so many animals, insects and birds. As much as they might cause you trouble in your garden,

Essential Plant Nutrition for the Beginner Gardener

Plants need to eat! Both water and nutrition are important for plants and understanding how plants take up nutrients and what each of the nutrients

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8 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in Your Garden

If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to get overwhelmed during the garden season – leaving food to grow out and not harvesting it in

The Best Metal Raised Beds 2025

Here at Urban Gardening Canada we’re making it our mission to test out products on your behalf so that you can come here and know

8 Steps to Build a Survival Garden

The world is an odd place right now. Between the climate and politics, there isn’t much stability. Which is why I wanted to talk about

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How to Start A Worm Compost at Home (Vermicomposting)

Worm bins are such a great way to use your discarded produce and turn it into black gold. Worm bins work well in homes, apartments

How to Grow Seeds Sustainably: 6 Tips and Tricks

Growing from seed is one of the best skills that a gardener can have. It means that you have a wide selection of plants to

Helpful Tips for a Fire Resistant Garden and Landscape

As the weather gets hotter and rain becomes more erratic, many places are seeing droughts and dry spells that are leading to an increased risk

Here Are The Top 12 Gardening Trends of 2025

If you’re new to gardening, or curious to know what is changing in the hobby then you’ll love this article. These are the top 12

3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Organic Seeds

If you’re looking for ways to be more sustainable or eco-friendly in your gardening hobby, then organic seeds are a great way to go. If

Looking for Organic Seeds? Check Out These 36 Canadian Companies

We all have our favourite seed companies that we love to buy from. Maybe because they offer a wide selection, maybe they’re local or maybe

Save Hundreds on Groceries with These 4 Tips

Over the past few years we’ve seen a massive increase in the price of groceries making it more difficult to buy fresh fruit and vegetables

How to Make Square Newspaper Pots for Seedlings

To my delight, newspaper pots are becoming a trendy new way to garden. Why am I so delighted? Because they are a sustainable way to

Everything You Need to Collect Rainwater

Rain barrels are a great addition to any garden. They are affordable to buy, simple to set up and are a sustainable way to water

How to Grow Comfrey As A Natural Fertilizer

Comfrey is a popular plant that is part of the permaculture garden. Permaculture is a type of gardening where you work on creating a natural

How to Prep Your Garden For Winter and Spring

As summer and fall come to an end it’s important to prep your garden for the winter. You want your garden in good shape for

Learn How to Save Tomato Seeds For Next Season

Saving tomato seeds is a great way to save money and continue to grow your favourite varieties of tomatoes. As the weather continues to change

How to Care for Your Garden While on Vacation

Often times our vacations line up perfectly with peak garden season. Kids are out of school, work often slows down and holidays are booked to

How to Use Your Fall Decor in the Garden

Gardeners rejoice! Your fall front porch decor is actually future garden gold. Your pumpkins and straw hay bales are the perfect addition to your garden

9 Beneficial Insects to Attract to Your Garden

When growing a garden, the fight against pests starts with beneficial insects and animals. Rather than trying to fight nature alone, call for help! Before