Gardens aren't the only things that grow - 'tis the season to get the kids outside and learning about the green world about them. What better way than to get a little dirty together in the garden? Here are ways to make a kid-friendly green world that they'll want to participate in creating and...
From constant watering and weeding to regular fertilizing and mowing, keeping that patch of green looking its best can be an overwhelming chore for some homeowners. If you're tired of the endless dollars and maintenance, consider switching to a friendlier alternative. From flower gardens to...
By: Veronica SlivaI'm really ticked at the marauding raccoon that is trying to help himself to the fish in my pond. Which got me thinking.even though raccoons are a pain, no outdoor space should be without a bit of water -- it's worth the aggravation. In fact, in recent years, water features have...
Amazing! I hadn't even heard of this (shame on me!). This week we're back to Outdoor Design Dilemmas with your ever-obliging steward of the outdoors (have I used 'steward' yet?) Carson Arthur, landscape designer and host of Green Force. Today, an invaluable tip: how to reduce...
Growing spuds has to be one of the easiest and most rewarding things to do. You can grow them in a bucket even (a great project for kids). Spuds like loose, sandy soil, slightly on the acidic side with good drainage and aeration and lots of sun. Although I use manure in the rest of the garden I stay...
Gardening in a small space can present challenges, but opportunities, too. A garden, especially a small one can form a calming, tranquil, cocoon around us. If your piece of terra firma is petite here are some guidelines to help you create an intimate garden you'll love to retreat to. First Things...
Sunflower (Helianthus) The majestic bright blooms of the sunflower can light up a yard, or a room, like no other. If you've been fortunate to drive by a field of these glorious flowers in full bloom, you'll know that the image remains with you, in all it's glory, forever. A great flower to grow...
Remember when you were a kid and you got that special toy? You know, the one that took batteries and whizzed and whirled? It lit up, flashed and made so much noise that your parents kept trying to come up with a clever way to get rid of it. It was your favourite thing in the world, and you used it...
Truth be told, the most efficient and relaxing session in the garden is often the one where it's purely and simply your hands and the earth. Avid gardeners will agree that it's a great feeling to get that dirt under the nails. When it comes right down to it, no gimmick or gadget can do the job...
The ever-so-lucky folks who live on the West coast probably take it for granted that they have flowers and green vegetation in their gardens all year round. The vast majority of us in Canada survive several months of the year without seeing a leaf or a blade of grass, let alone the luxury of a...