It's absolutely possible to grow in small spaces with the right equipment and the right varieties. Even if you only have an indoor space to grow in, it's possible. Regardless of your growing space, it's important to experiment to see what works, and what doesn't.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Understand the type of soil you find in your backyard, and at the garden centre this season. Buy the right soil for your vegetable garden to get the best results.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
This past spring I decided to buy four different gloves from West Coast Seeds x Watson Gloves to test them out. I've had trouble with every pair of garden gloves I've owned in the past because they never seem to last more than a single season. I tried all four pairs out for the entire season, including using them for tasks that weren't gardening related to see how they held up, so that you don't have to spend your hard earned money on a bad pair of gloves! Here is my experience.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
One of the best tools that you can add to your garden to protect your crops is bug, bird and insect netting. This is a simple tool that can be used on containers, raised garden beds, in ground and even on fruit bushes and trees. It's easy to find, simple to install and makes a big difference with your garden crops.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
There are a few specific benefits that you can get from season extenders. The first is the most obvious; they can extend your growing season so you can start earlier in the spring and continue gardening later into the fall. Another benefit is that they can give your heat loving plants a boost in the spring and summer by increasing the temperatures to where they prefer to grow. This means you can garden for longer, and see bigger harvests than someone who isn't using one.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Native bees in Canada and North America are facing major hurdles, from loss of habitat, to climate change, to the competition against honey bees.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
The housing market has become so expensive that many people can't afford to buy a home. Which means that if you can't buy, you rent. And many people believe that when they rent a place they can't grow a garden. But I'm here to tell you that it's possible to garden even if you rent your home, whether it's an apartment, townhouse or home.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Animals in the garden can feel like a total disaster, or at least a major nuisance. In today's article I'm going to show you 5 ways that you can redirect these common garden visitors away from your plants and towards things that they can be eating or using, in order to limit your gardens damage.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
It's impossible to not see a garden with a metal raised bed these days. They're everywhere and it seems like everyone has one. But just because you see them everywhere doesn't meant that they're right for you.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Renting a garden plot is an easy way to start a garden. Whether you're expanding on top of the space you already have, or you're starting your first garden - a plot or allotment is a wonderful idea.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Peas are one of the best vegetables to add to your garden! They are fun to snack on and love the cool weather. They can be planted early, kicking off the garden season and giving you fresh snacks quickly! I have memories of going into my grandmothers garden and enjoying fresh peas. They were one of the best parts of her garden and I have carried that feeling on into my own garden. By the end of this article, you too, will be growing peas and making memories!| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
I love gardening in raised beds. It’s my preferred way of gardening, and how I’ve chosen to do it my entire growing career. In this article I am going to go over everything you need to know about raised bed gardening, from the different materials, to the heights, best practices and how to fill the garden. By the end of this article, you’ll know if raised bed gardening is right for you.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
There aren’t many tools in the garden that you HAVE to have. Some people might think you need fancy new tools or the most aesthetic garden but the truth is you don’t. But in todays article I want to talk about a few tools that are likely not included on their list that you’ll find in this article today!| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
Water is a vital part of the garden, without it your garden won't be able to grow. Depending on where you live, you either receive adequate amounts of rain, or you experience a dry growing season. Even if you receive regular rain, learning how to conserve water is both better on the environment, and will help reduce your water bill during the growing season.| Gardening Advice Canada | Urban Gardening Canada
