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Growing Community w/ Hartell Homestead Farmers and homesteaders are the ultimate gardeners. While farmers and homesteaders are working on a grander scale than us home gardeners, they’re most likely working through similar challenges like we are. Take a peek behind the curtain at some of the many ways Hartell Homestead is growing not only for […]
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Mar
Mar
Seed Swaps – Growing Community, One Seed at a Time Seed swaps have been around for a looooong time. Even indigenous groups and farmers would share seeds to grow their crops or medicinal plants. Today, seed swaps are commonly organized into large events with one of the most popular being “Seedy Saturday” across Canada. The […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]