by Anne Marie | Jun 13, 2016 | Tips
One of the biggest nemesis of gardening, is the garden weed! Starting off fairly innocent, these invasive plants can easily take over your entire garden. But what are weeds anyway? About 3% of all plant life are weeds. The challenge with these hardy plants is that...
by webteam | May 18, 2016 | Plant Ideas, Tips
As the May long weekend approaches, it’s finally time to start planting your vegetable garden. Traditionally, dedicating an entire garden to vegetables has been a daily commitment. There is the digging of the garden, tilling soil, weeding, watering, fertilizing and of...
by Anne Marie | Feb 8, 2016 | Tips
So you’re thinking of starting seeds this year? Why not start your seeds indoors so they’re ready when the warm weather hits! Growing your own seeds gives you the satisfaction of knowing exactly how your food has been grown. But before you run out and buy a bunch of...
by Quick Garden | Jan 6, 2016 | Tips
Are you feeling like you’re constantly fighting illness after illness? It could be your air. Winter increases the risks of illness, with germs being trapped indoors. But that’s not all, the basic practices that we do to keep our house clean and warm, may in fact be...
by Quick Garden | Dec 23, 2015 | Climate, Tips
Warm Winters may impact Next Year’s Gardens After last year’s cold blast, this years’ slow emergence into winter is welcomed. However; did you know that milder winters might be detrimental for plant growth? Cold Weather has a Purpose Native species like beech, maple...
by Anne Marie | Nov 17, 2015 | Tips, Tools, Urban Garden
When we evaluate the cost of gardening, we tend to look at one thing: the price of the plants. However; it takes much more than flowers to make a beautiful garden grow and it usually involves a cost. Stunning gardens need to be nurtured. Don’t undervalue the benefit...