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What is Soil? More than just dirt!

If you’ve ever grown a garden, you’ll understand that plants need healthy soil to grow. But just what is soil?

There’s a lot of work that goes into the potatoes, turnips and carrots on your dinner plate.

From a centerpiece on a dining room table or as an arrangement for the office, poinsettias make the perfect holiday gift.

Are you always wondering if your garden, trees, grass and flowers are getting the nutrition they need to flourish? Here is what you need to know…

Tour a tulip greenhouse and learn how tulips are grown and harvested.

Tree farmers are behind all the beautiful maples, evergreens and shrubs that you see at your local landscaping store.

Tour a flower farm and learn how fresh cut flowers are planted and harvested.

There are a surprising number of tasty edible flowers growing in many yards and farms across Canada.

Discover answers to frequently asked questions about how strawberries grow in Canada.

Not sure what to do with all those fresh strawberries you picked? Look no further, these refreshing recipes are sure to please.

Tips to start planning, preparing, and planting a garden.

Tips for getting the most out of your container garden.

The virtues of encouraging kids to discover gardening includes the development of many important skills.

Many people enjoy growing their own tomatoes at home, here is how you do it!

If you have questions about how farmers grow asparagus, here are some frequently asked questions.

Canadians love tomatoes, and it’s easy to see why. Here are 3 fabulous ways to enjoy tomatoes.

Learn when pumpkins are in season, how to buy, store and grow pumpkins.

Preserving food is the perfect way to lock in the freshness of seasonal foods. Here are tips for preserving food safely.