by Cynthia Strawson | Jan 5, 2024 | Healthy Gardening
In light of Canada’s Food Report 2023, which forecasts a concerning increase in food prices for 2024, now is the time to find ways to soften these ongoing budget – and health – pressures. The report predicts a 6%-8% rise in vegetable prices and a 3%-5%...
by Cynthia Strawson | Nov 15, 2023 | Gardening
Winter means gardeners shift to houseplants. Houseplant gardening means fungus gnat frustration. My house is no exception. Knowing as much as we can about the enemy gives us the upper hand; knowing the life cycle and habits of fungus gnats is key to controlling...
by Cynthia Strawson | Nov 15, 2023 | Gardening
While we are hunkered down in our warm homes and many, many layers of wool and fleece, the plant world is left outside to face the long fury of Old Man Winter. As the season goes on, you may see some changes in your plants as the winter wind and sun causes damage....
by Cynthia Strawson | Nov 6, 2023 | Greenhouses
Frosty temperatures and short days remind us that winter is here and that outdoor gardening is done for a while. Here are a few practices you should develop to end this growing season and ready your garden for the next season. Greenhouse: Remove all old plant...
by Cynthia Strawson | Nov 6, 2023 | Gardening
Growing up in west central Alberta, I believed peat moss was the solution to all my garden issues. Are your plants limp? Peat moss! Are they stunted and yellow? Add peat! Nothing germinating? Must need more peat! Boy, was I ever wrong. Today, after 40+ years of...
