Fertilizers 101: The Secret Sauce for Super Plants
Boost your garden’s health with our guide on choosing the right fertilizer for vibrant blooms and robust growth.
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Boost your garden’s health with our guide on choosing the right fertilizer for vibrant blooms and robust growth.
Discover the best low light houseplants for Edmonton homes. From the colorful Chinese Evergreen to the resilient ZZ Plant, find the perfect green companion to uplift your mood during the shorter days from August to January.
If food is fuel, it’s time to take an honest look at what you’re putting in your body this year. Truthfully speaking, the best food comes straight from the Earth, not the deep fryer, the
We know you’re actively enjoying the cold Alberta winter as much as we are, but we also know you probably long for those gorgeous spring and summer hues and the smell of fragrant flowers that
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard all the hoopla surrounding cannabis and CBD these days. It’s been all over the news, magazines, social media, popular culture, and pretty much everywhere
Let’s face it””sometimes we get tired and don’t want to get out of bed. We all get bad days, sick days, or days when everyone else can just leave us alone. Thankfully, there are
The world is changing, and the way we garden is changing, too. No longer just a place to plant a few flowers and grow a few shrubs, there is now a solid need for
Kokedama, or “moss balls” in Japanese, are traditional plant creations that celebrate the beauty of rough simplicity. These “poor man’s bonsai” reflect some very ancient principles of Japanese culture and philosophy that focus on
We typically associate September with harvest season here in Edmonton, but you can still sneak in one last round of crops before winter! While most crops need a bit more time to grow, some
Herbs are some of the most popular and easy edible plants to grow in the garden! They produce high yields, help repel pests and attract beneficial insects, and are just plain delicious. However, once
How much should I fertilize my houseplants? At a Glance Timing Ideally, you should fertilize your houseplants once per month, but only during the active growing season from March until September. In winter, your houseplants
If you’re going to plant one thing in your vegetable garden in 2022, you need to grow tomatoes! These fast-growing edibles produce enormous harvests, saving you plenty of money on groceries””have you seen how
Photo credit: greenvalleygardencentre.com It’s almost time to get planting, and we have some stunning new annuals growing in our Sherwood Park greenhouses for you to add to your garden! We’re bringing in specialty calibrachoas,
Spring is drawing near, and it’s almost time for a post-winter clean-up! Your houseplants deserve some love, too, as the seasons change and they get ready for a growth spurt this summer. Of course,
December is for binge-watching classic Christmas movies. It’s the best group activity during the season of comfort food, cold weather, and the persistent urge to ball up in a fuzzy blanket on the couch. I
Squash is the unsung hero of autumnal dinner tables. Its texture and flavour make it an ideal versatile ingredient for every course of your Thanksgiving feast. Quash your Thanksgiving dinner stress with these delicious squash
Now that summer entertaining is back on the menu; we’re pleased to bring you some fresh ideas to wow your guests (since we’re all a bit rusty at the old “˜hosting’ thing these days!). Dust
Technically, weeds are no different from any other garden plant; they’re just plants we’ve collectively decided that we’d rather do without. However, if there’s one thing all weeds have in common, it’s persistence: getting rid
Are you growing haskap berries yet? If you’re not yet familiar with these peculiarly shaped beauties, they may soon become your favourite fruit crop in your garden. Tastier than Saskatoons, tamer than raspberries, and lower-maintenance
Fungus gnats are becoming increasingly common in Edmonton homes due to common errors made by overeager houseplant owners, so it’s worth knowing how to prevent and get rid of them! You may unknowingly be making
Eager new plant collectors have been visiting greenhouses in droves, adding to their growing displays of greenery, blissfully unaware of the lurking threat of houseplant pests. To be fair, it’s reasonable to assume that bug
I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions (I’ve been burned by gym membership cancellation fees one too many times), but there’s definitely no harm in trying to go green and start an eco garden! This
Finding true low light houseplants that can withstand our grey, cloudy winters can be tricky. The amount of window light streaming in drops significantly from August to January, and it’s much easier to keep your
What is dormancy, and why do some plants do it but not others? Dormancy essentially means that your plant has stopped or slowed its growing process. Plants go into dormancy when they face adverse conditions
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