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Make Bird Granola
Making homemade bird granola is a fun and virtually effortless way to keep feathered winter visitors happy and healthy all season long. A properly prepared granola is not only tasty for the birds, but also full of nourishing vitamins. It should contain calcium to help with eggshell development, plus enough fat to keep the little birds warm in the winter. At this time of year, birds need to eat regularly in order to produce enough energy to survive the cold. more...Recycling Your Poinsettia
After the holidays you can recycle your poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) into a summer garden treat and then encourage it to rebloom next year. The process is simple and a great way to turn a small plant into a large one or save a favourite poinsettia colour. more...Fungus Gnat Help
A common wintertime problem for indoor tropicals is fungus gnats. These annoying little black flies rise from the soil surface during watering. Meanwhile, their maggot offspring (larvae with white bodies and black heads) live in the plant soil and feed off decaying plant matter, fungus, and sometimes the plant’s roots and succulent stems. Without immediate action fungus gnats can quickly spread and infect all the plants in a home. more...Plants That Purify the Air
Tropical plants not only add exotic beauty and a touch of spring to our homes and offices, they also make useful – and natural – central air cleaning machines. These plants work to purify the air of pollutants and toxins, while increasing humidity and supplying valuable oxygen throughout the day while they are photosynthesizing. more...Plant Companions: Sunflowers and Borax
To practice organic gardening try planting sunflowers and borax together. more...Grass Clipping Mulch for Raspberries
Grass clippings are valuable garden additions and should never be allowed to leave the property. more...Build a Summer Topiary
This is a wonderful afternoon project for friends or family that takes two to three hours to assemble (plan to do step 1 a day ahead). more...Grow Loofa in the Garden
Vegetables, fruits and colourful blooms are what you might expect from an organic garden; dishcloths, scrub brushes and natural skin exfoliates are not. But a new trend in gardening is growing organic loofas. more...Grow Your Own Food
As gardeners, we can take the load off the planet by growing more food – and it’s easier than you might think. Here, organic-gardener extraordinaire Carolyn Herriot provides tips and techniques on how you can join the “Grow Your Own” celebration, starting with her top-10 picks for edible ornaments. Carolyn Herriot discusses the "grow your own" movement, along with providing a listing of her top ten picks for edible ornamental plants, and a list of Food Festivals throughout B.C. more...Every Lawn a Garden
As gardeners we know there are few things more gratifying than coaxing food from the earth. more...
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