Category: green garden

How Bees Impact Our Food System: Infographic

I’ve posted about bees before and why the bee population is declining – and I think it’s important for all of us to understand why and how they are so critically linked to our own survival. My hope that we can all think about the issue before we start getting ready to grow in our own gardens. This infographic by Fix.com...

How to Start Seeds: Advice from Experienced Gardeners

After a lot of mistakes in my first year of planting my own vegetable garden, I decided to consult with some experienced gardeners this year before starting any seeds. How to start seeds has been a bit of a puzzle to me, likely because I’ve been on Pinterest too much and got confused by all the different information I was...

Beyond the Bees Knees – Why the Bee Population is Declining

I’m sure you’ve heard about how the bee population is declining – but why? And what does it mean for our food supply as humans? The answers are all in this infographic and article about Colony Collapse Disorder by CustomMade. The truth is – it is a dire situation and we need to do our best to keep bees going. This...

Gardening for Beginners

I have been away from the computer quite a bit these last few weeks as spring has finally sprung here in Edmonton and I’ve been able to get outside and spend some quality time in my garden. I consider myself very much a beginner gardener, as I only started attempting to do serious gardening a year ago. My daughter was...