(NC)—It may have felt like summer this spring, but now that we’re officially headed into the warmest months of the year, people are going outside to enjoy the weather and tackle those outdoor home improvement projects. Always keep safety top of mind during this time. Here are some safety reminders from leading Canadian utility, Enbridge [...]

House & Garden is a popular home and garden magazine in the UK; however, the roots of the magazine started here in the United States. House & Garden was an American shelter magazine published by Condé Nast Publications that focused on interior design, entertaining, and gardening. The magazine was launched in 1901 as a journal devoted to architecture, and its [...]

(NC)— Farmers tell us it’s true. Flowers, vegetables and fruit must be fed to thrive. Indeed, throughout the growing season, most plants tend to use up the nutrients in the soil at a rate faster than those elements can be replaced naturally. So in our own gardens, applying plant food to the soil is a [...]

(ARA) – Turkey salad with fresh tarragon, crostini spread with homemade pesto and a refreshing mint mojito on a hot summer day. What do these things have in common? Fresh herbs. Whether cooking for a family, entertaining friends after work, or having a romantic cocktail with that special someone, fresh herbs can be the difference [...]

(ARA) – Spring has been knocking at the door all winter long. With record-low snow falls behind us and a forecast of more unseasonably-mild days ahead, why not take advantage of the temperate weather and get a jump on your outdoor spring cleaning now? Here’s a list of to-dos guaranteed to get your outdoor space [...]

Biodynamic gardening, or agriculture, is a method of organic farming.  It emphasizes the holistic development and interrelationships of the soil, plants and animals as a self-sustaining system.  This is a type of gardening, or agriculture production, that believes in “going green”. Biodynamic farming has much in common with other organic approaches, such as emphasizing the use of manures [...]

(NC)—What is most commonly stated as a ‘favourite colour’ yet the one we paint with the least? Colour expert Janice Lindsay, owner of PINK colour + design, says it is cobalt blue; the blue of Lapis Lazuli, for centuries considered the most precious and divine of hues. And now, this cool mystic blue is the [...]

(NC)—When it comes to choosing stain for for your decks, fences and garden sheds, the most important question is not what colour, but what value—dark or light? And unless you live in a Cape Cod setting—a place more connected to surf and sky than trees and foliage – then nine times out of 10 the answer [...]

(NC)—Creating a personal backyard eco-system is easier than you might think—and it encourages children to connect with nature. If you have room to stake off a corner of your yard, for example, that spot could be made into an inviting ‘personal play garden’ for the kids. Add a raised bed or a container garden—and follow [...]

(ARA) – Who would have thought getting dirt under your fingernails would ever be considered one of the hottest trends going? According to Doug Jimerson, garden core director for Better Homes and Gardens, “growing your own fruits, veggies and herbs is something Americans are doing in record numbers this season.” “It’s cheaper to grow your [...]