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superbloom field
vegetable gardening6 min read

All about the superbloom — a guide for gardeners

Superblooms are a beautiful display of desert botanicals, and right now, parts of California are experiencing this rare phenomenon. Lucky for us, one of gardenstead’s collaborators lives in California—see the superbloom in all its glory in her short documentary video.

Apr 21, 2023Read More →
The Frenchie Gardener - balcony growing
vegetable gardening6 min read

How and when to transplant seedlings safely

In this step-by-step guide, Patrick, aka The Frenchie Gardener, shares his best tips for when, why and how to repot tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings. Plus, to stake or not to stake? It’s all here.

Apr 7, 2023Read More →
Meet Sean Smith
inspiration2 min read

Meet gardening consultant Sean Smith

Book a 1:1 consultation with Sean to get expert advice about soil, soil health, compost and compost tea. Get personalized answers to your gardening questions, and help your plants thrive.

Mar 24, 2023Read More →
Sustainable Roots - Reid
inspiration3 min read

Introducing gardening consultant Reid Williamson

Reid Williamson, co-owner of Sustainable Roots Ecological Restoration, is now offering gardening consultations! Reid can advise you about invasive plant species management, Ontario native plant selection, tree and shrub planting, and garden planning.

Mar 17, 2023Read More →
consultations by gardenstead
fabulous collaborators3 min read

Introducing: Consultations by gardenstead

We’re launching a new service: Consultations by gardenstead! For custom solutions to your plant and garden problems, questions and curiosities — book a one-on-one appointment with a gardening expert to get professional, experience-honed advice.

Mar 10, 2023Read More →
FRENCHIE GARDENER - Starting Seeds 101
vegetable gardening5 min read

Starting seeds 101: tips for seedling success

Patrick Vernuccio, is back with another incredibly useful urban gardening video! This time, Patrick walks us through his process for starting seeds indoors, in a virtual seed starting tutorial. Plus, tips for making your own seed tray labels, by raiding your recycling bin!

Mar 3, 2023Read More →
AeroGarden Sprout
vegetable gardening5 min read

20 things you can grow in an AeroGarden

AeroGardens are indoor hydroponic garden systems, they’re “self-watering gardens anyone can enjoy”. The AeroGarden Sprout is the most diminutive of their garden options, but it allows you to grow three plants at a time, while only taking up a tiny amount of space.

Feb 22, 2023Read More →
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