To my delight, newspaper pots are becoming a trendy new way to garden. Why am I so delighted? Because they’re a sustainable way to garden! And the best part is that flyers are so easy to come by. They’re in our mail, at the front of doors and even in building lobbies. Instead of seeing […]
Rain barrels are a great addition to any garden. They are affordable to buy, simple to set up and are a sustainable way to water your garden. Why You Should Collect Rain There are a few simple reasons why collecting rainwater is a good idea. Rainwater contains nutrients and minerals that you won’t find in […]
Comfrey is a popular plant that is part of the permaculture garden. Permaculture is a type of gardening where you work on creating a natural ecosystem where everything works together. This type of gardening is in opposition to monoculture and using chemicals in the garden. The purpose is to include perennials, natural fertilizers such as […]
As summer and fall come to an end it’s important to prep your garden for the winter. You want your garden in good shape for the spring when it’s time to start again, while supporting biodiversity across all the seasons. Here are 10 tasks that you should be doing before winter comes to prepare your […]
Saving tomato seeds is a great way to save money and continue to grow your favourite varieties of tomatoes. As the weather continues to change and farmers are experiencing difficult growing conditions, seed saving is becoming ever more important. Harvesting, storing and keeping tomato seeds is super simple and can be done with just a […]
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 […]
Gardeners rejoice! Your fall front porch decor is actually future garden gold. Your pumpkins and straw hay bales are the perfect addition to your garden once the holidays are over. This means you can have a fun, seasonal front porch that can transition directly into feeding your garden. This is a classic gardeners dream. Being […]
When growing a garden, the fight against pests starts with beneficial insects and animals. Rather than trying to fight nature alone, call for help! Before we get into it; the most important thing you need to know before inviting these friends into your garden is: do not use pesticides, insecticides or herbicides of any kind. […]
If you read the news or live in Calgary, than you are probably already aware of the water main break that happened on June 5th, 2024. If not, here is a quick recap of what has happened. A major water main in Calgary that provides 60% of the cities drinking water1 had a catastrophic failure […]
The best way to combat pests in your vegetable garden is by being able to identify them. We’ve compiled the top 11 common pests that you’ll find in the garden, along with a photo of the insect and their damage, so you can take the first step in protecting your garden vegetables. Before we go […]
