One of the joys of looking out my patio door or quietly sitting on my back deck is when I see birds...
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Planting a raised bed: Tips on spacing, sowing, and growing in raised bed gardens
You’ve built your raised beds, or upcycled an old item into the perfect veggie garden. Now comes...
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How to keep squirrels out of your garden
In my first home, I dug out a wee little veggie garden in the backyard. That first spring, I planted...
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Container plants for full sun: Choices for colour, foliage, and texture in your summer pots
Each spring, I collect annuals from a variety of sources. I like to amass a whole bunch of plants...
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Foliage plants for lead and supporting roles in the garden
Raise your hand if you think foliage is just as important as the flowers in your garden. Foliage plants...
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Brighten up dark areas of the garden with annual flowers for shade
I have a pretty sunny property, but there are a few little pockets that don’t see as much sun,...
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