Whether you’re trimming trees, shrubs, hedges, or perennials, the right tool makes all the difference. Use our guide to find the best pruners, loppers, and saws for your garden jobs. If you are new … [Read more...]
Garden Fundamentals
Canadian Garden Plant & Seed Sources (By Province)
A directory of seed, bulb, and plant sources in Canada including catalogs and online shops. Listings are sorted by Province. I also have a directory of seed and plant sources in the … [Read more...]
How to Find Your Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone
Your plant hardiness zone is an important piece of information to guide your garden decisions. Here in Canada we have a wide range of garden zones with variations in each province. Have a look at the … [Read more...]
How to Get Started with Straw Bale Gardening
Straw bale gardening advocates say it is an excellent solution for many gardeners around the world providing an economical, flood-resistant way to grow veggies and other annuals right where you want … [Read more...]
Is Dish Soap Safe For Plants? Why It’s Not a Good Bug Spray
While dish soap is often recommended to spray plant pests and diseases, it can damage plants and beneficial insects. Because it is neither “natural” nor “harmless,” it is not recommended for garden … [Read more...]
Are Avocado Seeds Safe to Eat?
Avocados are enjoying superfood status these days and a lot of people ask, are avocado seeds safe to eat? We checked the facts to see if they are edible and nutritious or poisonous and … [Read more...]
Does Talking to Plants Really Help Them Grow?
Does talking or singing to plants really help them grow? Lots of people do it, and some insist that it helps, but is there evidence to support this? Let’s have a look. This is part of a new series … [Read more...]