7 tips for starting seeds
Mark & Ben Cullen
Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, author, broadcaster and tree advocate
and holds the Order of Canada. His son, Ben, is a fourth-generation
urban gardener and a graduate of the University of Guelph and Dalhousie
University in Halifax. Follow them at markcullen.com, @MarkCullen4
(Twitter) and @markcullengardening (Facebook) and look for their latest book, Escape to Reality.Follow them at markcullen.com, @MarkCullen4, facebook.com/markcullengardening and biweekly on Global TV’s national morning show, The Morning Show.markcullen.com
Top Annual Flowers for a Meadow Garden
7 vibrant blooms that are easy-to-grow from seed
How to Create a Meadow with Annuals
Culture wild beauty in your backyard with these expert tips
How to Grow a Perennial Meadow
A haven for pollinators, a natural meadow fostering biodiversity and supports the ecosystem
Say Yes to Winter Gardens
We have met many Canadian gardeners who think that the “winter garden” is a waste of time. We say, “Not so.”
How to Attract the Most Desirable Winter Birds
Watching the birds in winter brightens any dark day. Here’s what you need to know to bring them to your yard.
A Tree for Every Hero – Highway of Heroes Tribute
To honour Canada’s fallen by planting 117,000 trees
Trees For Heroes
Thanks to the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, there’s been a tree-planting revolution going on
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Home for the Holidays
For Jody Arsenault and her family,
decorating their Steinbach, Manitoba home for Christmas is a tradition of love
Veggies for Days
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The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide
The Harrowsmith team has rounded up our top sustainable gift picks for 2024 – because giving back to the planet can be just as fun as giving to your loved ones.
Gifts from Your Recycling Bin
Cleaned boxes and packages of all shapes and colours plus some art supplies, make for fun a crafternoon and endless hours of play.