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Getting a head start on Spring: Sowing Seeds

By Mark MacDonald Getting a head start on spring, scores of farm crops have been cultivated for centuries through the

By Shauna Dobbie Are you starting your very first garden? Congratulations! There are several little details to help you get

Unwind in the calm shadows of the shade garden where the world is lush and green and soothing to the

Populations of many pollinators have declined seriously across North America according to a recent United States National Academy of Science

Here’s an archived video from the Second World War on how to build your own victory garden. A real blast

You’d think that gardening would go hand in hand with being green and eco friendly. But as a beginner, going

To plant and maintain a flower border, with a good scheme for colour, is by no means the easy thing

Are neighbourhood cats using your flower beds as a litter box? These kitty-friendly tips can help you keep your garden

I used to say that gardeners should start seeds in their homes mainly because it’s fun. I don’t say that

They are the fourth largest food crop in the world, packed with nutrition, easy to grow and very versatile in