Gardening Tips

The Simplified Cultivation Techniques, although dating back several decades, had found little echo among gardeners. The simplified cultivation techniques questioned the use of ploughing. They have proven themselves especially in the organic garden. Which organic materials to use for no-till farming? The implementation of no-till in a vegetable garden or in flower beds, to have […]

Mulching with wool As with other mulches we use in the garden, sheep’s wool retains moisture and prevents weeds from sprouting. In the case of using sheep’s wool for mulch, it can also retain more heat during cold winters. This keeps the roots warmer and can help keep crops alive past their normal growing point.

Here’s why you should never bite into and eat cherry pitsINTOXICATION – A 28-year-old British man was rushed to hospital in mid-July and will remember why you should never eat a cherry pit, plum, apricot or any other fruit. They all contain amygdalin, a substance that turns into cyanide in the stomach and then becomes

Wind chimes are a very popular feng shui remedy, and there are a variety of ways to use them for good feng shui. In fact, wind chimes are one of the most common feng shui remedies, used to both remove and heal negative energy, as well as to add energy where chi is lacking. Some

You can be an animal lover, but not want one in your garden munching on your plants. Learn 7 ways to keep pests out of your garden and protect your labor. Plastic in the windIf your property is windier than average, try this trick to keep birds away from your garden plants. Cut plastic garbage

Although they may seem very cute, small wild animals cause a lot of damage, ravage the vegetable garden and transmit deadly viruses. But there are ways to protect your garden and keep pests at bay. Here are 5 techniques to keep wildlife off your property. RESTRICT ACCESS TO HOUSEHOLD GARBAGEGarbage is a favorite target for

When the gray squirrel appears with its bushy curved tail, everyone recognizes it. Sometimes it also has a black coat. In both cases, it is the same species: Scurius carolinensis. Present in the southwestern part of Quebec, the gray squirrel lives in hardwood forests and green spaces in cities. Its cousin, the red squirrel, is

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant native to the United States, specifically the bogs around Wilmington, N.C. Venus flytrap requires lots of sun, moisture and humidity to thrive. When your Venus flytrap produces a flower, cut it off so the plant can produce its energy to produce larger leaves or allow the flower

Growing fresh microgreens, herbs and sprouts is accessible to everyone, with very little effort. Plus, growing these superfoods can save you a lot of money! Follow our instructions! Growing plants gives us a real sense of satisfaction and provides us with delicious, healthy food in the shortest possible way! As with any hobby, the trick

Since the beginning of lockdown, many people are finding it more difficult to find greens. So why not grow your own microgreens at home to ensure that you have local greenery? Microgreens are plants that are harvested at the very young stage when they begin to grow leaves. They are small concentrates of vegetables and

Jade plants (Crassula ovata), also known as the money plant or lucky plant, are popular houseplants known for their attractive, fleshy leaves and ease of care. Here’s a guide on growing and caring for a jade plant: 1. Light: 2. Temperature: 3. Soil: 4. Watering: 5. Humidity: 6. Container: 7. Pruning: 8. Fertilizing: 9. Repotting:

One day everything is beautiful and green in your indoor garden, but the next day you wake up and see all your plants drooping, as if they’ve read the news and the weight of reality has crushed them. There are some plants that are natural drama queens (yes, I’m looking at you, dear Fitonia and