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 a garden pest, but at the end of the season, certain ladybugs can give off the impression that they’re a pest if you’ve ever had them congregate in large groups […]
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 is for you. Here we’re going to answer the most common questions people ask when it comes to raised bed gardening from the disadvantages, to their lifespan, and even how […]
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 start focusing on planting native plants in our garden. But there are so many amazing reasons to include these perennials in your garden and you’re going to love each one […]
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 our native bees we would lose many of our native plants, our food system would struggle and even some birds would struggle because of a loss of their food source. […]
Renting a garden plot is such a great way to start a garden. Whether you’re expanding on top of the space you already have, or you’re starting your first garden – a plot or allotment is a wonderful idea. If you’ve been thinking about renting a plot than you already see all the benefits of […]
The housing market has become so expensive that many people can’t afford to buy a home. Which means that if you can’t buy, you rent. And many people believe that when they rent a place they can’t grow a garden. But I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to garden even if you rent […]
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 because you see them everywhere doesn’t meant that they’re right for you. So in today’s article I’m going to tell you all the reasons why you shouldn’t get a metal […]
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, we’re also animals, and we need them to keep the world livable. Sometimes it feels like we would be better off without them, but let me tell you, that couldn’t […]
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 does means that you can grow healthy plants year after year. Not all plants are looking for nutrients at the same level, and some promote leaf growth while others promote […]
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 the steps and skills that you should learn in your garden to sustain you in the event that something happens to our food chain supply. So the first thing I […]
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