Once the spring gardening fervor is over and we ease into summer, it’s easy to feel like we missed out if we didn’t get as much done as we wanted in May or June. Not to worry because late season gardening is a thing and we think it’s a thing worth doing! Lettuce – Approx […]
5 ways to reduce the mosquito nuisance in your yard this summer.
Inspiration for planty homes is everywhere these days but it can be hard to know where to start – especially if you aren’t super confident in your abilities to keep them all alive (you can do it!) So we decided to share this top 10 list. If you’re after a jungle in your living room, […]
We have a saying here in the greenhouse and that is: “Alberta is one of the most challenging places to grow plants.” We stick by it too because there are so many factors that can impede our progress year round when gardening in Alberta. But who among us isn’t up for a good challenge? Our […]
Bringing home a new plant is always a fun and exciting event! But we know that we aren’t alone in standing in our homes with said new plant in our arms, looking for a place to stash it. Where will it go? A little consideration of your space and your plant will mean the both […]
Fall is a fantastic time for re-potting your houseplants – especially if they did a lot of growing over spring and summer! When Do You Know It’s Time to Transplant Plants to a Larger Pot? As your houseplants grow larger, the roots might start to grow through the drainage holes or bind up in the […]
Venus fly traps are a unique and fun plant to grow. They’re a favourite for kids who are curious about how a plant can be carnivorous! We do get a lot of questions asking how to grow Venus fly traps so we thought it would be ideal to publish a Venus Fly Trap care guide […]
Container gardening is a fantastic way to dip your toe into growing your own food – especially if you don’t have acres of space available to you. Even if we only grow enough for one meal here and there, it goes a long way towards increased food security and sustainability. Plus, it’s fun! Grow a […]
About Peony Plants Peonies are iconic garden plants that have been in cultivation since the time of Confucius. There are approximately 33 known species of this favored garden staple! Peonies were originally cultivated for medicinal purposes and for flavouring foods like tea or salads but modern gardeners are growing peonies for their outrageously stunning and […]
How to grow, water and mount your staghorn fern Staghorn ferns are incredibly interesting plants as they can range from small sizes to HUGE specimens growing in the wild on the sides of trees. Staghorn ferns, also known as Platycerium bifurcatum, grow long and stately foliage in a unique form that looks like no other […]
