Bug Series: How to Deal With Mealybugs
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
Ah yes, the dreaded mealybug! We’ve heard lots about these yucky little crawlers on plant forums, Facebook groups and from our customers at the store. Yes, they’re gross. And Yes, they’re annoying. BUT… they’re not a death sentence for your plant. So that’s the good news. Why They’re Good Like many of the most common plant pests, mealybugs serve a simple purpose in the greater, overall, ecosystem: they are a source of food to other insects and birds. In the wild, they can also serve as an important check-and-balance for invasive or vigorous plant species, but let’s get real – you don’t ..read more
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Bug Series: How to Deal With Fungus Gnats
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
Talk about tiny! Fungas Gnats! These itty-bitty little black flies, love wet habitats. We don’t notice them often outside in the open environment, but they are common household pests for our house plants. Why they’re good: Fungus gnats actually serve an important purpose in the greater ecosystem. They don’t harm our plants but rather, live symbiotically with them. The feeding habits of gnats aid in the decomposition of different materials in the soil, creating readily available nutrients for microbes and plants. They also help to regulate nutrients among plant populations by transporting nutr ..read more
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Bug Series: How to Deal With Spider Mites
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
If you’re already a gardener or a houseplant enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with the dread of finding a spider mite infestation. Spider mites are common in most places around the world (though species will vary), and these ultra-fast-reproducers give even rabbits a run for their money. These pests are not to be taken lightly – in less than a week, a spider mite colony can do a lot of damage and become large enough that they’re difficult to combat. The good news, is that all hope is not lost! Why They’re Good Outside of providing food for the beneficial insects that we like to cheer on ..read more
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Bug Series: How to Deal With Thrips
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
Thrips – a word that makes any houseplant collector shudder. These tiny bugs are primarily a problem indoors, where they are protected from predators and the elements, but they are common pests to vegetable and fruit garden as well. The bad news is, just a few thrips can do a lot of damage. The good news is, since damage is usually obvious when the population is still small, it’s easy to control them early. Why They’re Good Like every bug, thrips have their place in Mother Nature’s pecking order. Outside of providing food for many beneficial bugs, recent studies have found that several types ..read more
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Plants & Pets: Can you Have Them Both?
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
Having pets and plants in the same house can be a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home… not to mention the value of companionship! But we get asked all the time, “Which plants are safe for my pets?” While it’s true that most plants can co-exist peacefully with your pets, it’s still important to consider safety when introducing both green and furry friends to the same environment!  Here’s what we usually tell people: with the exception of a few highly toxic plants, most houseplants contain only a mild amount of toxicity that acts as an irritant to “munchy” passers-b ..read more
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QuickGuide: Starting Your Seeds Indoors
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
Alberta is not known for having an extensive growing season… which can make it difficult to grow some vegetables, herbs, flowers, or other garden plants from seed to maturity! With only 3-5 months of decent weather to grow in (depending on the year), most gardeners ’round here need to get creative. A quick and easy way to get around the short growing season is to purchase bedding plants and vegetables that have already had a good start from your local garden center (Hey! That’s us!) in the spring. But if you want to enjoy the reward of growing your garden from tiny seeds to a full-grown, plan ..read more
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How to Care for Your Christmas Cactus
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
Your Christmas Cactus Care Guide We love Christmas Cactus for so many reasons, but especially because they provide beautiful colour to our homes during the cold, dreary winter! These popular indoor plants are widely sought after during the Christmas season because this the time of year that they bloom. Interestingly enough, there are actually a few varieties of Schlumbergera out there, some of which bloom around the time of American Thanksgiving (called “Thanksgiving Cactus”), and some of which bloom around Easter (called “Easter Cactus” – we know, who thought of these incredibly creative n ..read more
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Black Friday Weekend Sale!
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by Andrea Heembrock
1y ago
JOIN US FOR OUR BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE,  IN-STORE ONLY!Get Directions here. From November 25th to November 27th ONLY get 25% off the regular price of our Christmas Decor! You’ll also find plenty of other items on sale as well (see a list below).  *Please note that fresh greens and Christmas Trees are not included, but are available at our best every-day price! Our Christmas decor collection features things like wintery figurines, holiday signs & wall art, fuzzy bears, and artificial greenery, decorative picks, pine cones, and more! You’ll also find Santa figurine ..read more
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How To: Re-potting your indoor plants
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by Heather Eigler
1y ago
Fall is a fantastic time for re-potting your houseplants – especially if they did a lot of growing over spring and summer! re-potting houseplantsWhen Do You Know It’s Time to Transplant Plants to a Larger Pot? As your houseplants grow larger, the roots might start to grow through the drainage holes or bind up in the pot. This is the time to repot your plants into a larger pot, to give them space to grow in a healthy way. The best time to repot a plant into a larger container is in spring because, it will set your plant up with plenty of space for the upcoming growing season but if your plant h ..read more
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How to Grow and Care for Venus Fly Trap Plants
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by Heather Eigler
1y ago
Venus fly traps are a unique and fun plant to grow. They’re a favourite for kids who are curious about how a plant can be carnivorous! We do get a lot of questions asking how to grow Venus fly traps so we thought it would be ideal to publish a Venus Fly Trap care guide and we hope it’s helpful! How often do Venus Fly Traps need to eat? Venus fly traps can sustain themselves through photosynthesis like a typical plant can. However they can be boosted in their growth by ingesting insects which is what makes these plants so interesting. They have adapted to eating bugs because the soil they live ..read more
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