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 in forest fires. Or worse, many places now have a “fire season” that once didn’t exist. People have lost their homes in uncontrolled wildfires, and when a fire gets out […]
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 […]
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 trends to follow this year, and I couldn’t be more excited to see how many of them are around sustainability and becoming a steward to the land. I hope that […]
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 […]
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 you’re unsure if organic is better, or worth your time, this article will help you decide if they are right for you. Although it may feel like a small decision, […]
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 you just like the packaging! And while these seed companies offer a selection of organic seeds, most of the seeds are actually grown with conventional standards. But as the climate […]
If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden, this is the perfect time to do it! There is a wide variety of plants you can grow, from vegetables, to flowers to fruit. Once you decide that you’re going to start a garden, there’s two ways you can add plants to your garden; you can grow […]
Eggplants are one of the best vegetables to grow and eat! They are underrated and underappreciated but taste delicious and can be used in so many ways. New varieties are slowly showing up at the grocery store, but for the longest time the large, mushy purple eggplants were the only variety on the market (Globe […]
Peppers can be a challenge to grow in our short seasons here in Canada, but it is possible to grow amazing peppers with just a few small tweaks and tricks. When done right you can be drowning in a bumper crop of peppers that will allow you to be eating fresh, home grown food in […]
This past spring I decided to buy four different gloves from West Coast Seeds x Watson Gloves to test them out. I’ve had trouble with every pair of garden gloves I’ve owned in the past because they never seem to last more than a single season. I tried all four pairs out for the entire […]
