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Katie and kids head out to Hockley Valley Farm, just north of Toronto, to have a choose your own Christmas tree adventure. It’s fun, festive, beautiful and just a little bit silly. Perfect for the season. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

’Tis the season to feel grateful, and we are thankful indeed for our community of gardeners. In our latest video, Katie takes a moment to share our thanks to all of the growers, expert and contributors who’ve given so much over the past year.

Looking for an easy DIY potting mix for your indoor plants? Desperate to know what to do for an overwatered plant? Or, perhaps – need to know which is better: water or soil propagation? This episode of Digging in with gardenstead covers all that and more.

Oh, what a year it has been! Join us as we take a look back at 12 months of growth, adventure and exploration — and look forward to our next season of growth. Happy New Year, everyone!

In this episode of Digging in with gardenstead, our favourite plant and soil expert Aaron Deacon chats with Katie about starting seeds indoors. Watch for all the answers to our community’s FAQs about seed-starting!

In our latest video, we spoke with Jose and Mary of the Toronto-based eco-landscaping company RAINscapeTO to learn about sustainable gardening – what it is, how to get started and why it’s so darned important.

Do you have a balcony or small outdoor space you’d like to start growing food in? Are you wondering if it’s even possible to grow food in a small space? The Frenchie Gardener, is here to tell you that it’s not just possible, it’s absolutely possible.

How do you prevent plant viruses from spreading? Can you cure powdery/downy mildew? What IS dog vomit slime mold? Get the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Digging in with gardenstead.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how to make a lovely arrangement, and visit gardenstead’s flower shop, Flowerette. (It’s a two-for-one video!)