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Perennial Ground Covers – an overview

Perennial ground covers, as you've probably guessed from the name, are used instead of grass to cover the ground. They can vary in height, colour, and shape but one thing...

Open Pollinated, Hybrid, GMO, Heirloom, Organic – what are we talking about?

Open Pollinated, Hybrid, Heirloom, GMO, Organic. We can't tell you how often we get asked to clarify these terms. We understand! There's a lot of information out there that can...

Curing – it makes long-term storage possible!

Curing is an important and necessary step in making sure your harvest can be stored for winter. Essentially, curing is the drying and toughening of the skin. Crops that have...

Mulch – a gardener’s best friend

Have you ever wished you could banish weeds from your garden? Reduce or eliminate fertilizers? Manage pests naturally? Cut back on your water consumption? Well, you can do all that...

Maintaining Your Established Home Lawn – spring, summer, and fall

A lawn is a space for gathering, playing, and enjoying the outdoors. Lawns provide a soft, resilient surface that is comfortable underfoot. They are resistant to wear & tear, and...

Clover and Microclover Lawns – what’s the big deal?

There was a time when most lawn seed mixtures had at least a small percentage of Common White Clover. (Or “Dutch Clover” as it was called in the past.) However,...

Making Space For Wildflowers – sharing is caring

Wildflower gardens are often referred to these days as "Pollinator Gardens" or "Pollinator Sanctuaries" - and that is true! Pollinator populations have declined and wildflower gardens certainly provide valuable pollinator...

Setting Up A Grow Station – starting seeds indoors early

Every year, gardeners look forward to this time when they can begin growing again. Flowers and vegetables with long growing seasons may need more good weather than Mother Nature provides...

New for 2022 – Aimers ORGANIC Seed Tapes

The beloved seed tape format, now in new Certified Organic varieties! Get strong, healthy plants with no thinning, double planting, or missed spots in the row. You'll get perfectly spaced...