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Canada Day Celebration Recipes
Posted by Allison Pezzack onThis July long weekend is traditionally celebrated with outdoor fun like a barbecue, fireworks and friends and family. It was at an occasion just like this where our founder came up with...

Bunnies and squirrels and wasps, oh my!
Posted by Allison Pezzack onLooking for humane ways to keep those adorable but pesky bunny rabbits or other greedy critters from snacking on your carefully nurtured veggies? The best offense is a good fence!...

What to do in your garden now it's June
Posted by Allison Pezzack onThere's lots to do in June when you're a garden-lover... from finally getting your colourful bedding plants into your garden, to nurturing those bright, bountiful hanging baskets, there's a task for every day of this optimistic month.

Easter and Passover Centerpieces
Posted by Allison Pezzack onEaster and Passover both share the tradition of a meal shared with family, friends and loved ones. Because both holidays fall at the beginning of Spring, they present a wonderful...

Make a succulent or cactus container garden
Posted by Allison Pezzack onCacti make a dramatic statement in hot, dry climates. They also make an easy-care houseplant for those of us whose thumbs are slightly brown-tinged. The key to maintaining succulents and...

Orchids - the Drama Queens of the plant world
Posted by Allison Pezzack onOrchids are so beautiful, it’s hard to resist buying them whenever we see them in stores. But they’re notorious drama queens and need specific care to thrive. After hours of...

What to do in your garden this month
Posted by Allison Pezzack onLike the adage says, “In like a lion, out like a lamb”. March can be an odd month in the northern states and Canada. You can get the sense...

New looks for nails in 2018
Posted by Allison Pezzack onNail trends have evolved over recent years to be about so much more than just a solid colour. Here are five new ideas that will make your nails stand out...