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Growing Strawberries in a Pot

With the move towards town home and condo living space is coming at more of a premium these days, fortunately growing your own delicious fruits and veggies need not be compromised. Many plants do very well in containers and one of those is Strawberries. Growing them in this fashion saves many concerns, keeping them off the ground and away from pests and allowing for convenient placement near your kitchen or on a balcony. Strawberries are […]

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Seed Starting Technique

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It’s still cold and the ground is still frozen but the warmer temperatures earlier this week have us thinking about spring. One of the most exciting parts of any new garden season is the planting of new material in our beds. Be they flowers or vegetables the process is essentially the same when you plan to start from seed. Here are some tips to give the seeds a head start and your pocket book some

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Finishing Touches

Garden Tips / RidgeView

Have you finished planting your garden but the feeling of incompleteness permeates your time in the space? You may need what we consider a “finishing touch” item. There are many ways to add these touches to your garden, whether it is adding a pop of colour or reflection, an element of sound, or something peculiar or whimsical. Perhaps your garden lacks a focal point – this could already be a shrub or tree but may

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Dealing with too Much Rain – Tip

Garden Tips / RidgeView

Dealing with too much Rain From last year’s Sahara-like conditions this season has proven worthy of an arc. It has certainly given many plants an initial boost but the continued moisture can cause real problems for your plants. Over saturated soil becomes compacted, pushing out any oxygen and damaging root health. Consider aerating with a core aerator and pulling mulch away from the base of plants allowing the water to evaporate more quickly. Stay out

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Creating a Meditation Garden

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Meditation has been proven to improve quality of life so it only makes sense to do so amidst the other life improving past time of gardening. In fact it is said that Meditation can Reduce stress Improve concentration Increase self-awareness Increase happiness Slows AGING!! Benefits cardiovascular and immune health. Create a perfect meditation space in your landscape with these steps. Decide on a location with minimal noise or interference, it’s hard to clear your mind

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Growing Strawberries in a Pot

Seed Starting Technique

Finishing Touches

Dealing with too Much Rain – Tip

Creating a Meditation Garden

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