This year, we are heading into a bigger drought than it was last year. I've been battling grasshoppers and dry conditions for two years now and I'm over it. Luckily, I've been picking up some great tips along the way to help save water, even if there's no drought. Because conserving our water is one…
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How to Grow a Sunflower Privacy Fence
A living privacy wall is something of a beauty. It looks absolutely gorgeous on its own and gives you a little bit of a hide-away feeling whether your neighbour is right beside you, or you just want a little privacy within your yard. It's so easy to plant and take care of - and you're…
Why we Should all Plant More Native Plants
Last year I did something different with my garden. I still planted my same favourite vegetables, adding a few different ones to the mix, of course, but I looked further than my plot of garden. I looked to the land surrounding me. The grass and the weeds that make up my property, the beauty that…
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How to Beat Flea Beetles
This post contains affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you click on my link. It's nearly flea beetle battle time! The canola is no longer a beautiful yellow and harvest is just around the corner. That means millions of flea beetles will descend on my garden. The one farmer's canola crops…
Fall Clean-up for your Garden
This post contains affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you click on my link. The end of August is upon us and summer, though still holding on, feels like it's over. The nights are cool and the days are shorter. I've started to harvest some veggies from the garden, even though…