Plant Care & Maintenance

Starting seeds outdoors in containers offers many advantages over indoor seed starting The natural sunlight leads to stockier, healthier plants that transition seamlessly outside. With the right techniques, you can get a headstart on the growing season without the hassle of acclimating indoor-grown transplants. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to successfully start your … Read more

As gardeners, we are always seeking the best nutrients for optimal plant growth. When it comes to growing potatoes, one amendment we may consider is mushroom compost. But do potatoes really benefit from this dark, rich material? Let’s take an in-depth look at the pros and cons of using mushroom compost for potatoes. What is … Read more

Slugs and snails can do a lot of damage to gardens by eating plants and leaving a mess behind them. There are many ways to get rid of these slimy bugs, but baking soda is one that you probably already have in your kitchen. Explore how to use baking soda to repel snails and slugs … Read more

As a horticulture student I mainly studied crops and cultivation techniques. It fascinates me how many diverse plants can grow from small, nearly identical seeds. Favourite fruit: blueberries, grapes, raspberries, pears Favourite vegetables: mushrooms, peppers, kohlrabi, onions, garlic. To grow and to produce as much fruit as possible, strawberries need nutrients. Learn all about which … Read more

When most people think of spring flowers tulips, daffodils and other colorful bulbs come to mind. While bulbs certainly have their merits, there are so many other beautiful flowers that aren’t actually grown from bulbs. Expanding your horizons beyond traditional bulbs opens up new possibilities to give your garden early season charm, striking colors, and … Read more

You’ll have to do some research to figure out why your sunflowers’ leaves are turning yellow. This is the plant’s way of telling you that it’s hurt or even dying. The problem could be over-watering, an imbalance of nutrients, not enough space and yet other reasons. The main issues that lead to this unwanted change … Read more

With their large iconic split leaves, Monstera deliciosa often called “Swiss cheese plants”, are increasingly popular houseplants. Getting the soil right is key to keeping these tropical beauties happy and healthy indoors. Monstera plants thrive in a specific type of potting mix that provides the aeration, drainage, and moisture retention these plants need. In this … Read more

With Summer nearly here, we have been looking towards our garden for inspiration for our craft projects. I want you to do 50 crafts before you turn 10. As part of my challenge, we have been making a lot of different animal crafts out of paper plates. Oliver still loves the Bumble Bee we made … Read more