Today is the day. If you’ve been with us for a while, you may know a little fun fact about Brandi… she has never mowed a lawn. I know, many of you must be in disbelief! It seems like a chore most kids would do growing up. However, there’s also a percentage of you that […]
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Jun
Jun
Welcome back to the Helpful Gardeners Podcast! There are so many benefits associated with gardening whether you’re a kid or an adult or a pet. We’re going to explore some of those benefits, some activities and then…. get your glue and googly eyes ready because we’re crafting! Gardening Benefits Kids & Adults! Benefits for kids […]
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Jun
Jun
Welcome back to the Helpful Gardeners Podcast! In honour of Father’s Day, we thought we’d take a moment to shoutout the #PlantDads in our lives! What is a Plant Dad? A plant dad is someone who takes on the responsibility of caring for houseplants with dedication and passion. Similar to being a plant mom, […]
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Jun
Jun
Gardening is a personal journey. There’s so many ways to approach it, including the organic approach. A decade ago, much like with gluten free and vegan options, there wasn’t much on the market for organic options. In recent years, there has been a push toward offering more ecofriendly products to aid every part of the […]
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May
May
As we’re heading into the highly anticipated planting season, the Helpful Gardeners wanted to send out a little PSA on the common planting errors and how to avoid them. 1. When Planting Directly into a Pot, Make Sure It Has Drainage Holes If you’re creating annual planters this growing season, make sure your pots have […]
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May
May
Welcome back to the Helpful Gardeners Podcast! This week is a very special week because we’re giving some extra love and appreciation to Garden Mums! Throughout history, the garden has been a powerful symbol of growth, renewal, and beauty, qualities that also mirror the essence of motherhood. MOTHER’S OF NATURE COLIN’S FEATURE: Florence Nightingale BRANDI’S FEATURE: […]
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May
May
There has been a word drifting around the greenhouse lately, and it’s “acclimatizing”. What does that mean and how does it benefit your plants especially at transplanting time? Plus, when it does come time to transplant your annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, what is the best way to go about it? We’ll talk about water, […]
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Apr
Apr
This week, we’re visited by two of the coolest ladies gardening in Southern Alberta; Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose! They are the coauthors of the popular “Prairie Gardeners Go To” series! In a digital world full of general information, their books provide specific knowledge for gardening in climates like Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Plus, everything […]
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Apr
Apr
What Do We Mean by “Ground Cover”? Ground cover, in today’s episode, is anything covering the ground for a purpose of function or aesthetic. Fabric There are lots of fabric in a typical garden centre. There’s landscape fabric, frost blankets, burlaps, shade cloth, pond liner, etc. For covering the ground, landscape fabric, or weed fabric, […]
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Apr
Apr
Water restrictions FAQs Quick fire round – all answers obtained from City of Calgary. Can I still water my Garden? YES Can I still plant, grow and water tomatoes and veggies? YES Can I still water my planters and annual flowers? YES Can I still water my trees and shrubs? YES Can I still water my […]