From creating a bog garden to building a strawbale house, local citizens and businesses have been recognized by the City of Kawartha Lakes for their environmentally conscious efforts.

Working with gardeners, I get to have a lot of different conversations about gardening trends. Some of my favorites are with people about the obscure and strange trends that float around social media ...

Cooler temperatures signal a change of seasons and an opportunity to add some fall décor to the landscape. Garden centers are filled with fall favorites like pumpkins, ornamental squash, pansies, mums ...

Straw bale gardening? What will they think of next? Actually, straw bale/mortar home construction is a big industry. In the garden, straw bales are big, too. Straw (not hay) bale gardening is a ...

The DIY-ability is also part of the appeal: Anyone can learn to build with cob, and it's a flexible material that allows you to create custom, unique designs ... garden cob wall. Alternatively, look ...

It is no surprise that raised garden beds are becoming increasingly popular, and learning the best layouts for your raised beds will maximize growing space. Raised beds have many advantages over ...

When starting a garden, one has to consider many factors, including budget. Regardless if you're a pro or a newbie gardener, finding an affordable garden bed is a great first step that can make all ...