If you take a moment and do an internet search looking up ‘pollinator decline’ you’ll be overwhelmed with articles on the topic. For example, NBC News put out an article saying that 70% of honey bee colonies are going to die in 2025. There was a 2019 study done by Biological Conservation that said that […]
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 […]
Cabbage is one of my favourite foods to eat! It’s so versatile, there’s a ton of varieties to choose from, and the flavour is incredible. Although cabbage doesn’t always smell the best, it’ll bring a ton of joy to your tastebuds. Not only is cabbage a cold tolerant plant, making it perfect for the shoulder […]
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 […]
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 hard to grow. It’s especially hard to grow them to their full size. It’s easy to grow onions, in general, but often you’re left with a teensy-tiny onion that barely […]
Many people believe that we can’t grow peppers well in Canada, or in any cold climate, without the help of a greenhouse. Our seasons are short, they don’t get super hot and we often don’t have time for our peppers to ripen before the first frost. However, it is possible to get your peppers to […]
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! […]
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 […]
