Gardening Expert's February Checklist for Spring Preparation
Helen Chesnut shares essential February gardening tasks for coastal British Columbia, from pruning fruit trees to early seed sowing and observing pre-spring blooms.
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DIY Training Center Empowers Homeowners at Calgary Show
DIY Training Center returns to Calgary Home and Garden Show offering expert advice and live demonstrations to help homeowners gain confidence in renovation projects.
Edmonton Renovation Show Returns This Weekend
Edmonton's largest home renovation exhibition is back this weekend, offering homeowners the latest trends, expert advice, and innovative products for home improvement projects.
10 Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend (29.01.2026)
Discover the best events and activities happening in Calgary this weekend, from cultural festivals to outdoor adventures, perfect for locals and visitors alike.
Snow Protects Gardens Like Mulch, But Trees Need Help
Snow acts as a natural insulator for garden beds, similar to winter mulch, protecting plants from harsh cold. However, trees may require additional care during heavy snowfall to prevent damage.
Container Vegetable Gardening Tips for Condo Dwellers
Garden expert Helen Chesnut provides essential advice for growing vegetables in containers on decks, including recommended varieties and seed sources for urban gardeners.
Add Vibrance to Your Indoor Garden with These Plants
Gardening expert Brian Minter shares top plant picks to brighten Canadian homes post-holidays, including anthuriums, bromeliads, and unique philodendrons.
Expert Tips for Winter Houseplant Care in Canada
Canadian winters can leave houseplants feeling down. Learn from plant expert Tara Solway how to combat light deprivation, overwatering, and low humidity to keep your indoor greenery healthy through the cold months.
Dealing with Apple Maggots and Garden Pests in Edmonton
Learn expert strategies from retired plant pathologist Ieuan Evans and gardening columnist Gerald Filipski on controlling apple maggot flies, gall mites, and maintaining healthy fruit trees in Edmonton gardens.
10 Fun Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend
Discover the best events and activities in Calgary this weekend, from cultural attractions to outdoor adventures, perfect for locals and visitors alike.
How Flower Colours Impact Mood and Emotions
Garden columnist Helen Chesnat explains how the colours you plant can influence your emotional state, offering tips for creating a soothing or energizing garden space.
Gardening: Amaryllis Surprises and Dahlia Winter Care
Expert Helen Chesnat explains why amaryllis bulbs can produce two flower stems and offers crucial advice on whether to leave dahlia tubers in the ground over winter in coastal gardens.
Expert Tips for Starting Plants from Seeds in 2026
Gardening expert Brian Minter shares essential advice for starting plants from seeds, emphasizing timing and a positive mindset for the 2026 growing season. Learn how to turn setbacks into opportunities.
When to Prune Your Maple Tree: Expert Gardening Tips
Get expert advice on the best time to prune a young maple tree and how to fix irises that won't bloom. Learn essential tips for Canadian gardeners.
Hoarfrost and Rime Ice Protect Calgary's Trees in Winter
The recent frost in Calgary isn't harming trees—it's protecting them. Horticulturist Kath Smyth explains how this natural insulation benefits plants and soil. Discover the science behind rime ice and hoarfrost.
Post-Holiday Poinsettia Care Guide for Canadian Homes
Expert gardening advice on preventing leaf drop and caring for your poinsettia year-round. Learn the difference between sweet potatoes and yams in our latest gardening column.
Wolf Supermoon and Quadrantid Meteor Shower Light Up January Sky
Start 2026 with a celestial double feature: the first supermoon of the year, the Wolf Moon, coincides with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower. Discover when and how to watch.
Swiss Resort Fire Kills 40, Sparklers in Champagne Blamed
A deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort bar, ignited by sparklers in champagne bottles, has killed 40 and injured 115. Victims are being treated across Europe.
Eco-Friendly Ways to Repurpose Your Christmas Tree
Christmas may be over, but your tree's journey isn't. Discover sustainable alternatives to the landfill, from garden mulch to wildlife habitats, and give your holiday evergreen a second life.
How to Repurpose Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Don't just toss your tree! Discover eco-friendly and creative ways to give your Christmas tree a second life in your garden and home after the festive season ends.
Willows Add Beauty to Canadian Winter Gardens
Gardening expert Brian Minter highlights how hardy willow varieties, like corkscrew and pussy willows, provide texture, beauty, and food for pollinators during Canada's coldest months. Discover low-maintenance winter gardening tips.
Calgary Garden Centre Gives Away Free Christmas Trees
Need a last-minute Christmas tree? A Calgary garden centre is giving theirs away for free on December 24, 2025. Get the details and spread some holiday cheer.
Bring Mid-Winter Cheer with Colourful Holiday Cacti
Discover the three types of holiday cacti you can grow indoors for vibrant winter colour. Learn how to trigger their blooms with specific light and temperature conditions.
Find Reliable Garden Help: Expert Tips for Homeowners
Garden columnist Helen Chesnut shares her proven strategies for finding and working with a great gardener. Learn how to source help through word-of-mouth and garden centres.
Celebrate the Season with Vibrant Amaryllis Blooms
Discover how to select and care for amaryllis plants to bring vibrant colour and a spring-like feeling to your Canadian home this winter. Expert tips from gardener Penka Matanska.
LetPot Launches Automated Smart Seed Starter on Kickstarter
LetPot's SS-Pro Smart Seed Starter, an all-in-one automated germination system, launches globally on Kickstarter after a successful prototype debut. It solves common gardening pains with AI-controlled light and heat.
How to Overwinter Hanging Begonia Baskets
Gardening expert Helen Chesnut offers step-by-step advice for saving your begonia tubers through the winter. Learn the timing and methods for successful storage in Canada's coastal climate.
Brian Minter's Favourite Poinsettias for the Holidays
Gardening expert Brian Minter shares his top poinsettia varieties for Christmas 2025, from versatile 'Pixie' plants to multi-bloom value picks, perfect for Canadian holiday decorating and gifting.
Avoid Fall Pruning to Protect Trees Through Winter
Canadian gardening expert warns against fall pruning as it weakens trees during harsh winters. Learn proper timing and techniques for apple and crabapple trees.
ERCA Spring Garden Grants Available Now
Get a head start on your spring garden projects. The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants to support community greening initiatives across Windsor-Essex.
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