A Canadian Gardening Blog
There are many different types of seeds offered for sale to home gardeners. Vegetable, flower, and herb seeds sold in garden centres and online can carry many labels, including “Open-Pollinated”, “Heirloom”, “Organic”, “Hybrid”, and “Non-GMO”. Knowing what these terms mean is a key part of Gardening 101! Open Pollinated Types of Seeds Open-pollinated types of…
Wondering how to make hummingbird food for your feeder? This hummingbird food recipe is quick to make (and your birdies will love it!). Hummingbird Food Recipe Here’s a simple hummingbird food recipe your backyard birdies will lap up: Ingredients 1 cup of white granulated sugar 4 cups of hot or boiling water How to Make…
Have you always loved fresh wreaths but never tried making one yourself? How about spending a festive evening enjoying delectable treats while creating your own unique holiday decor? This event is for you! Join us for a freestyle holiday wreath workshop at The Wild Oak Cafe. This event is perfect for beginners and those inspired…
Mulch is anything that covers the surface of garden to keep moisture in the soil and keep weeds down. The best garden mulches for home gardeners are organic materials derived from nature. Gardens can be mulched with materials such as compost, shredded arborist wood chips, pine needles, or even tree bark. The Best Garden Mulch: Compost…
A privacy fence can turn an urban backyard into a private outdoor oasis. Just as curtains make your living room feel less like a fishbowl, a wooden fence can make your yard feel like an extension of your house. It’s amazing how a few fence posts and wood fence panels can seemingly add square footage to…
It’s time for some new hanging plants! With inspiration from houseplant heroes like The Jungalow and Clever Bloom, it’s hard not to go green with envy with the totally unique hanging planter options 😉 Here’s 10 fresh new ideas for hanging plants and indoor hanging planters you’ll love. Whether you’re looking for traditional hanging planter…
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