Above: Adult-size jumping worms and their castings. Mulch and wood chips are the most likely way that jumping worms will enter your property. “They tend to really like mulch piles and wood chips,” explains Dobson. If you get mulch or…
Not only is organic fertilizer better for the environment, but it’s actually better for your plants! Avoid fertilizer burn and help your plants get all the nutrients they need by making your own organic fertilizer blends and teas. I’ll show you everything…
Gardenia, Gardenia jasminoides: “Heaven Scent” You know how certain smells can take you back to a specific (and I hope good) time and place? Gardenias do that for me. My grandma lived in Pasadena, California, where as a child I visited…
To some, April is the kickoff of the gardening season. It’s a busy time for gardeners as we prep seeds, garden beds, and containers. Here are some of the main April gardening jobs and tasks to ensure your garden is ready for…
To be filed under the perfect overnight adventure from Paris: Le Doyenné is a destination restaurant and farm—with guest rooms—on the grounds of Château de Saint-Vrain. It’s a culinary lab for Australian chefs Shaun Kelly and James Henry, both of whom have…
Beautiful and delicate, clematis is an immensely popular flowering plant for many gardeners. Their vines can climb just about anything, jazzing up a boring fence or trellis. If you have purchased a new plant, this guide covers everything you need to know…
Add a world of colour to your spring and summer garden by planting gladiolas. There are even some varieties that are winter hardy and can be left in the soil! This gladiolus guide covers everything you need to know about when and…
Tough and hardy on the inside and beautiful and fragrant on the outside, you get the best of both worlds with lilacs! Considered by many gardeners to be an official sign of spring, lilac flowers are a true delight after a long,…
If you’re like many gardeners, you may have planted hydrangea bushes in your yard with high hopes of enjoying their beautiful blooms each summer. But…what if your hydrangea is not blooming? Don’t panic just yet. In this article, we’ll explore some possible…
Growing oregano gives you access to an herb with countless uses. This herb is easy to grow and offers a bounty of health benefits that every gardener can take advantage of. Here’s everything you need to know about how to grow and…