Gardening is an exercise of continuous investment: plant now, enjoy later. It is a logic that gardeners understand well, but often lose sight of...
Happy Return, Mark & Ben Cullen’s Tips on Winterizing Your Garden
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Grow and Harvest Fresh Figs, even in Chilly Climates!
An easy-to-read guide presented in a fun and relatable Q&A style,
Aquaponics – Leading the Way
Indoor vertical growing using aquaponics might just change the way that cities feed themselves.
Water World
A water feature is so much more when added to your garden.
Getting Down to Earth – A composting tutorial by Mark and Ben Cullen
Gardeners have a bias toward green as the symbol of life and vitality in the garden.
A Tip Toe Through the Tulips
Last spring, we were invited guests of the Ottawa Tulip Festival. It was the first year that the organizers chose the Highway of Heroes Tree...
Winter Wonderland
We have met many Canadian gardeners who think that the “winter garden” is a waste of time. We say, “Not so.”
One of a Kind Hydroponic Greenhouses
I live on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, one of the mildest climatic zones in Canada, where I grow figs, cherries, plums, walnuts, kiwi and...
How to Create a Pet-Friendly Garden
“Man is rated the highest animal, at least among all animals who returned the questionnaire.” – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com If you are...
How to Make Moss
So, when I wanted some moss on my concrete I thought it was a no-brainer. Well, check out my interesting moss adventure so you too can figure out...
Sharing Common Ground with your Pets
Having the run of the garden is an open invitation for a dog to work out.
How to Satisfy a Healthy Appetite by Mark Cullen
The importance of eating well has never been as popular as it is today. Given the increase in the number of processed foods available in...
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