Ground cherries go by a wide variety of names including physalis, cape gooseberry, husk cherries, golden berries and, of course, ground cherries. They are part of the Nightshade family (tomatoes, eggplants and peppers) and very closely resemble the tomatillo. However, unlike tomatillos, ground cherry's are self pollinating which means you don't need to grow more than one plant.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
One of the main reasons many people get into gardening is to support their mental health and to find ways to bring peace and tranquility into their day. Not only does gardening itself support your mental health, but you can also create a garden that is called a sensory or therapy garden and the purpose of this type of gardening is to help you feel at peace, but also to incorporate your 5 senses in gardening.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
If you're new to gardening, or curious to know what is changing in the hobby then you'll love this article. These are the top 12 trends to follow this year, and I couldn't be more excited to see how many of them are around sustainability and becoming a steward to the land. I hope that this article inspires you to try something new and continue to grow your garden into the 2025 season!| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
As the weather gets hotter and rain becomes more erratic, many places are seeing droughts and dry spells that are leading to an increased risk in forest fires. Or worse, many places now have a "fire season" that once didn't exist. Many people have lost their homes in uncontrolled wildfires, and when a fire gets out of control, there isn't much that can be done by you. However, knowing if you live in an area that is at risk of seasonal fires, it is possible to work towards a more fire-resistan...| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
