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With lots of sustainable kitchen garden ideas, you may be wondering where to start and what is best for your garden. Here’s some ideas we love for sustainable gardening.
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A “big picture” synopsis of bird populations in Canada by Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert
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After a long winter, our gardens often need a bit of sprucing up, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With these six makeover tips, you can give your garden a new look without breaking the bank!
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Get your garden into great shape this May with a visit to our centre. With our fantastic ranges of plants, seeds, and tools, you’re sure to find everything you need! Here are our 15 gardening jobs for May.
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Children are always excited about being in the natural world, and express awe and curiosity. This natural affinity with the garden can keep children entertained for hours as they learn how to sow seeds, nurture and watch plants grow and learn where their food comes from. There are some really easy ways to get started and here are our top five.
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Bring the colours and scents of the Mediterranean to your own back garden! Read our top tips on how to give your garden a Mediterranean makeover.
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Figuring Out Two Confusing Feeder Finches with Myrna Pearman, Mother Nature’s Naturalist and Backyard Birding Expert
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You don’t need a large space to grow vegetables - just a few pots in a sunny spot! Read our top tips on these five easy vegetables to grow in containers.
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Now’s the time to plant summer bulbs for a garden filled with months of sensational colour! Here are our 4 favourites...
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April is here and spring is in the air! As the garden starts to wake up after a long winter, it’s time to get outdoors and get ready for another great year of growing. Here are our top 15 gardening tips for April.
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