This week, we’re unearthing one of the most vibrant houseplants admired during the holiday season. The Amaryllis flower has a big personality and we’re going to talk about how to plant them, care for them, and store them after they’ve finished blooming. Also, stay tuned for our extra fun hypothetical question of the week! What […]
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“A single poppy has the soul of a thousand heroes” – unknown In this episode, we pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our freedom, and we delve into the poignant symbol of the poppy. Join us as we explore the rich history and deep meaning behind this iconic flower, understanding why it […]
Many regions across Canada and even the world are wrapping up daylight savings and thinking ahead to winter… or dreading it. We’ve decided to embrace the beauty of the season and build a winter bucket list! LISTEN NOW: Daylight Savings Time While the majority of Canada still recognizes daylight savings, there are growing […]
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Oct
Oct
The “Garden Gnomes” ventured out of the garden to celebrate the spooky season! For the first time ever, you’ll get to SEE the podcast! Let us know what you think and enjoy gnome facts, england traditions, seasonal snacks, a story from ChatGPT, and more! What’s Your Gnome Name? Garden Gnome Facts Where do garden […]
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Oct
Oct
These are the final days of harvest before winter comes and we’re all in the same boat. What do we do with our bountiful harvest? We’ll also dive into harvesting more than just food and how you can bring the beauty of nature into your homes. Harvest Fruits & Veggies You’ve grown your crops and […]
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Jun
Jun
\Things are heating up in the garden, friends. Plants will require slightly different care in the hotter months, and so will you! You might be feeling less motivated to get out there and maintain your garden. As we wrap up our spring webinar series, read on for tips on reigniting the magic of gardening while […]
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Jun
Jun
Garden Birds & Critters Have you ever felt that sense of satisfaction when a robin, or other friendly yard bird, comes in to enjoy a quick bath, a snack, or raise a family in a fruit tree? It’s a nice feeling, right? It’s like the biggest high five that you’re doing all the right things. […]
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Jun
Jun
Garden Bugs & Diseases Garden Diseases There are no “good” diseases in the garden. No garden is immune. If untreated, diseases could wipe out your garden, your houseplants, and even jump the fence into your neighbors garden. Sometimes, diseases can live in your soil over winter and come back to haunt you year after year. […]
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May
May
You’ve planned, planted, and now you get to enjoy! Learn simple ways to keep you garden looking beautiful all season long. Garden Maintenance Weeding Everyone’s favourite garden chore, right? Weeds are unwanted plants. In Alberta, these can be the dandelion, creeping bell, chickweed, etc. While they are beautiful and are often indigenous to our region, […]
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May
May
The moment we’ve all been waiting for…. *drumroll* the big green thumbs up to plant our garden! Why do we have to wait until the May Long Weekend to do this? Well… we don’t have to wait. You can plant your garden when you like! Truthfully, you could have planted last weekend if you were in […]