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Greenhouse Maintenance Checklist: Preparing for the Spring

As winter starts to pack its bags and spring gets ready to make its grand entrance, it's time to turn our attention to the greenhouse. Whether you're a seasoned grower...

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The Importance of Gardening According to Your Growing Zone: What Zone Am I In?

Gardening is a timeless pursuit that connects us with nature's rhythms and rewards us with the fruits (and vegetables, flowers, and herbs!) of our labor. Yet, the success of our...

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10 Tips for a Thriving Mid-July Garden

This summer in Alberta has been challenging, to say the least, with a few late frost hits, lack of early season rain, and a rush of heat late in the...

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The Natural Way: Effective Pest Controls for Your Garden

Gardening can be a fulfilling and relaxing experience, but garden pests can quickly turn it into a frustrating and challenging task. While chemical pesticides can be found in most garden...

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Growing Your Own Indoor Food: Winter Seed Options for Year-Round Harvests

As the temperatures drop and the gardening season seems to come to a close, you might be wondering how to continue growing your own fresh produce during the winter months....

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Winter Reading: A Journey into Self-Sufficiency and Sustainable Living

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up with a good book, and this season, I've been diving into a selection of insightful reads that focus on self-sufficiency, sustainable living, and...

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6 Tips for Storing Vegetables in Fall without a Cellar

As the bountiful harvest season comes to an end, storing vegetables properly becomes essential to preserve their freshness and nutritional value for the months ahead. However, not everyone has the...

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Fall Greenhouse Design Ideas: 5 Ways to Love Your Greenhouse

As autumn arrives, gardeners and plant enthusiasts can extend their growing season and enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons by utilizing a greenhouse. Not only does a greenhouse provide a controlled environment...

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Transforming Your Apartment Patio into a Mini Garden: A Guide to Urban Gardening

Living in an apartment doesn't mean you have to give up your dream of having a garden. With a little creativity and careful planning, you can turn your apartment patio...

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