Winter Gardening: Embracing the Season of Stillness
During the winter months, it’s completely natural and acceptable to adopt a more laid-back attitude toward your garden. As temperatures drop and snow begins to …
Joanne Mohan
The Transformative Power of Gardening
Gardening, at its core, is a practice that intertwines personal expression with the organic world, creating spaces that are not only visually appealing but also …
Forest Bathing: A Natural Boost for Mind, Body, and Soul
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, offers a way to reconnect with nature and restore mental and …
The Wildness of Our Gardens
One might typically think of a garden as a tame and orderly space. However, there is a growing trend towards embracing the wildness of our …
The importance of a landscape plan when starting to design your own garden
When you embark on the journey of creating your own garden, it is essential to give careful attention to crafting a detailed landscape plan. This …
Why Caring for Plants is Good for You
Incorporating a variety of plants into your daily life can significantly enhance your overall well-being. This can be done through various means, such as integrating …
Rain Gardens
A rain garden is a specially designed garden that helps manage stormwater runoff, reduces flooding, and improves water quality. These gardens are not only functional …
Climate Resilient Gardens
Planting more trees, shrubs, and perennials is a positive approach to enhancing our properties. Trees provide shade and screening, shrubs provide colour, interest, and privacy …
Lawn Alternative
Replacing your lawn can be beneficial to you, your health, and the environment. Consider this year changing an area of lawn to some alternative landscape …
Plant therapy
Gardening is a lovely hobby that offers a mix of both active and passive engagement. The physical activity involved in gardening provides exercise, fresh air, …