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 […]
One of the main reasons many people get into gardening is to support their mental health and to find ways to bring peace and tranquility into their day. Not only does gardening itself support your mental health, but you can also create a garden that is called a sensory or therapy garden and the purpose […]
Here in Canada, it’s no secret that the housing market is out of control. Housing prices are increasing at rates far beyond that of salaries, leaving many Canadians without the opportunity to own a home. And for many, it means renting or purchasing a condo or townhome with a small backyard or outdoor space. Although […]
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 for our families. In addition, food banks across the country are seeing more strain than they ever have before. The worst part? Grocery prices are expected to continue rising over […]
Apple season is upon us! There are so many amazing ways to use apples, from apple pie to making apple juice. But a great way to use the apples and have them last multiple months is to make your own apple fruit roll ups, also called apple fruit leather! These roll ups are great for […]
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 visit friends, family and other countries. Going away for extended periods of time can be tough on our gardens but there are a few tasks that you can do in […]
Japanese beetles have taken over Canadian gardens by storm. They come in mass numbers, damage a wide range of plants from flowers to vegetables and they are relentless. Check out this article to learn how you can slow these pests down and save your plants! What are Japanese Beetles? According to the Government of Canada, […]
Something that you don’t realize until you’ve been gardening for a while is that somehow us gardeners need soil constantly. Even after you’ve built your gardens, you still need to buy more soil! When you first start to garden you need soil to fill your raised beds or containers. Then, each year after that, you’ll […]
