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 are affordable ways that you can grow your food vertically. In this article I’m going to show you three different ways you can make a vertical trellis for under $20! […]
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 […]
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 time. But rather than letting the food go to waste, here are some ways you can use your garden harvests in a way that is quick, simple and effective. Freeze […]
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 exactly where to spend your money. Gardening can be expensive, especially if you’re looking to grow in metal raised beds. So, instead of you having to risk your own money, […]
