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Is it worth planting your tomato deeper in cold climates? In particular in Canada where the soil can be cooler till later in the year. The answer may be surprising … it was for me. This has been my garden heartbreak of the year because my tomato planting regime was the deeper the better.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Do you have tiny hairs on your tomato stem? Let's look at the difference between trichomes vs. adventitious roots on tomato plants. What purpose do the tomato hairs plant on the plant? Are these roots in disguise or is there more to this story?Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

The newest houseplant craze is using Fluval stratum with our houseplants in a semi hydroponic setup. Is Fluval stratum for indoor plants worth all the fuss? Let's take a look at how the Fluval stratum stands up against other semi hydroponic houseplant systems.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Have you been thinking about starting A compost. Compost in Canada is an extreme sport. However Bokashi and trench composting are two examples of Canadian approved compost methods. Both of these forms of composting may seem similar however there are differences. We will be looking at how to bokashi compost and trench compost for your garden.

Have you ever thought of using bud or bonemeal on your plants. Let's look at the science behind using bone or blood meal with your plants either indoors or outside. Or indoor plants I would recommend using bone or bloodmeal if you were able to keep your soil moist. However for gardeners it may not be that best idea to us blood and bone product. This is even more so if you are using micro such as mycelium fungi.

Insect fras is the future of plant pest protection. The use of kitten in our plant soil can help prevent against disease and potential predatory pets. This is done through an auto immune response due to the presence of chitin in the soil near the roots.Insect Frass is becoming more popular as a soil additive. But there seems to be a few misconceptions when it comes to using insect meal and our plants. Insect Frass Can be used for both Houseplants and outdoor plants. It's important to remember that while insect fras supplies some nutrients it's main purpose is pest control. Insect Frass or insect meal Is incredibly effective at protecting plants from potential pest infestation's. This is done you're acting similar to a immune response. Discard in Canada video go through exactly what insect Frass should be used for when it comes to Houseplants and outdoor plantsWhat Does Insect Frass Do For Plants? Is Insect Meal A Calcium Source Or The MOST Effective Pesticide.Grab Your Frass Here https://geni.us/9nyy1Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Seed Staring using the moon phases. Does the moon phase and seed starting really matter? Let's look at home the moon effects our plants and seeds if at all. First-quarter moon cycle (new moon to half full) – Things that are leafy, like lettuce, cabbage, and spinach, should be planted. Second-quarter moon cycle (half full to full moon) – Planting time for things that have seeds inside, like tomatoes, beans, and peppers. Third-quarter moon cycle (full moon to half full) – Things that grow underground or plants that are perennials, like potatoes, garlic, and raspberries, can be planted. Fourth-quarter moon cycle (half full to new moon) – Do not plant. Weed, mow, and kill pests instead.

Have you ever wondered what exactly the nutrient profile of Vericompost is? Or maybe you're wondering whether or not the truth about it being anti-microbial is true. Discard in Canada video is going to look at exactly what is in worm castings, also known as Vericompost. It seems to be the hot new thing to add to your garden. But will be discovering whether or not it's worth the price using science and recent literature.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Have you ever wondered if the microbes on a Kombucha Scoby are useful to plants? With all the new microbe products out there you are likely wondering what at-home microbe mixes you can grow. Kombucha Scoby is a soil microbe mixture that can be made at home. You can either compost the kombucha SCOBY or choose to water plants with it suspended in water. There are potentially some valuable microbes within a Kombucha Scoby that can help plants both indoors and outside.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Lomi & Electric Composting. What Is The Byproduct?This gardening in canada podcast looks at leaf shine for houseplants. We break down whether or not leaf shine is worth the risk. We also will look at all houseplant leaf shines you can make from home to determine whether or not it is worth it.

Are you worried about glyphosate lingering in your garden soil? Maybe you recently purchased a home and are concerned about the soil history. Or maybe you are moving from conventional to organic and are worried about your past use of round up. This gardening in Canada article is going to look at glyphosate and garden soil. Glyphosate is round up. Round up as a product that is typically used as a broad leaf herbicide. It is meant for killing plants that are not genetically modified to withstand glyphosate being used. But the question becomes how long does it survive in our soil.The first place I looked was scientific literature and the journal entry I thought spoke the most relevant to gardeners was done by the university of Cambridge. This study took glyphosate and looked at its effects on soil microbiology. It's jorkin to consideration the depth in which the pesticide penetrated and the potential application strength. 

Have you ever wondered about the mould that grows on your seed starting set ups. Do you ever wonder if this may be due to the fact that you did not sterilize your seed starting set up properly. Or maybe you're concerned the mould will eventually harm your seedlings or seeds. This gardening in Canada podcast episode is going to look at whether or not sterilizing your soil and seed set up will help. Westcoast Seeds Affiliate Link: https://bit.ly/33mGGaISeeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=6354409.1f000b Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

This gardening in Canada podcast episode is going to be looking at carbon sequestration. Our soil in our garden is capable of sequestrating large volumes of carbon. This is done through microbes and through our plants via photosynthesis. Some cells are better at capturing carbon than others. The truth is that healthy soil is the best soil for capturing carbon. We will be looking at how we can use our gardens to help combat climate change and rising CO2. Westcoast Seeds Affiliate Link: https://bit.ly/33mGGaISeeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=6354409.1f000b Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

This gardening in canada Podcast looks at Liqui dirt. Is this product worth it? Does it actually fertilize the plants? And so much more.Westcoast Seeds Affiliate Link: https://bit.ly/33mGGaISeeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=6354409.1f000b Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

This Gurnee Canada podcast is going to look at how to fertilize plants grown and semi hydroponic conditions. One growing semi hydroponically with houseplants one of the main issues is the pH of our solution. Our tapwater is generally not a 6.5. However a pH of 6.5 is ideal for house plant growth. This is why when we fertilize we should also be testing the pH of our solution being added. We should also adjust that pH accordingly based on the pH requirements. If you want to grab the free printable on how to water hydroponically grown house plants check out the garden in Canada website. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Have you ever wondered how to grow loofas or eucalyptus in Canada. This girl in Canada podcast is going to look at how to grow exotic plants in cold climates. Will be looking at all the necessary measures you may need to take to grow things such as exotic plants in the garden outside. I'll be looking at when to start the seeds, when to transplant them outside, and some other precautions you may need to take throughout the growing season.. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Have you ever wondered why some seed packet to see scarification. It comes down to what the seed needs to germinate. Without scarification some seeds are unable to receive the water it needs to germinate. This gardening Canada podcast is going to look at exactly what scarification it and also what the sister word vernalization means.Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Have you ever wondered whether or not plastic is safe to grow plants in. In particular have you ever wondered if growing edible plants and plastic containers is safe. With a lot of our seed starting equipment being made of plastic and the rise of container gardening. It makes sense that we're asking the question whether or not plastic is safe growing. This garden Canada podcast looks at how safe plastic is. We look at how much is launched into the actual soil and how much is taken out by the plant. The truth is that only certain types of plastic should be used to grow plants in. We will be looking at the four excepted plastic containers. There are three types of plastic out there that are considered very dangerous to grow it. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

This gardening in canada podcast looks at leaf shine for houseplants. We break down whether or not leaf shine is worth the risk. We also will look at all houseplant leaf shines you can make from home to determine whether or not it is worth it.Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

This gardening in Canada podcast looks at me 17 essential plant nutrients. This episode in particular looked at the role copper plays in plant healthJoin our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Chlorine is an ESSENTIAL plant nutrient. This means chlorine does need to be present in our soil in order for our plants to survive. Well chlorine is a micro nutrient it does help with the regulation of stomata and ultimately respiration. This means that the plant relies on Chlorine in order to photosynthesize.This video is the second video of the plantmas series! Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Have you ever wondered why nitrogen is so essential to plants. Well this gardening Canada video looks at exactly how nitrogen works with plants. We go through what forms of nitrogen a plant needs to grow. How nitrogen has lost from a soil system. And even have nitrogen can affect Houseplants and they're small little ecosystem. I will give you tips and tricks on how to manage nitrogen within your soil whether you are a gardener, or house plant person we will find a solution.This video is a part of the gardening/house plant Vlogmas serious. We will be doing 17 days of essential plant nutrients leading up to the Christmas season. This will hopefully give you a lot of content to watch on your days off.Join our monthly newsletter! watering.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Two bizarre ways of testing how deficient your soil is of nutrientSHave you ever wondered if you're houseplant potting soil is nutrient deficient? well you're not alone and in this article we are going to be taking a soil scientist recommendation on how to test.As a scientist I am always going to advocate you go to a lab for your soil testing. But when you have a ton of houseplants in each container it has a different value for nutrients that can get a little bit pricey. Sure you can get those testable options from the store. But in reality those also are expensive and not always that accurate.This gardening in Canada podcast is going to give you two unique ways to test how much nutrients you have present in your house plant soil. If you miss the article on whether or not to fertilize during the winter months be sure to check that out. The answer may surprise you.Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Fertilizing House Plants During The Winter Months?If you were an indoor plant grower you are most likely wondering if you should fertilize during the winter months. The truth is that it is a little bit more complicated than just a simple yes or no answer. As a soil scientist, I promise to bring you the best answer along with a printable worksheet which you can use to determine whether or not your plants need to be fertilized.Being in cold climates means plants can slow down in growth. But do you fertilize during times or dormancy? Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

Have you ever wondered whether or not Neem oil actually works for a Plant Pesticide. You may have noticed after using neem that the past still remain. This blog post looks at exactly why neem is not a useful Pesticide. As well as Wyatt may not be working for you in your house plant collection. If you are new to this blog my name is Ashley and I am a soil scientist. I am located in a Canadian Zone 3 and a USDA Zone 4. I write articles, make YouTube videos, Instagram & Facebook posts all designed for Canadians and Cold Climate gardeners using science-based methods. If you are looking for anything specific be sure to let me know in the comments down below.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

Have you ever wondered about using hydrogen peroxide on your plants? But more specifically did you know there's a difference between hydrogen peroxide that is food grade and regular hydrogen peroxide being used on your plants. The starting in Canada article is going to look at exactly what you should be using on your plants to prevent any unnecessary issues. The short answer to whether or not you should use food grade hydrogen Prock side or regular hydrogen peroxide on your plants is yes. Food grade hydrogen peroxide is a better choice.Now let's get into a bit of the science as to why you should choose food grade hydrogen peroxide over regular medical grade hydrogen peroxide. I'm also going to include a printable document that you can place inside of your house plant or garden planner.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————

This gardening in canada podcast looks at leaf shine for houseplants. We break down whether or not leaf shine is worth the risk. We also will look at all houseplant leaf shines you can make from home to determine whether or not it is worth it.Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/Planners are available here https://gardeningincanada.net/support/

This gardening Canada podcast looks at victory gardens in Canada. This is a special remembrance Day episode where we look at how Canadian gardeners helped with the war efforts. It was not all fun and games for Canadian gardeners and actually, gardening was frowned against because it took away from the war effort.The victory gardens in Canada began around 1943. They were able to bridge the gap between city folk and farmer. Building almost a camaraderie between all Canadians from different walks of life. The victory garden also helped the Canadian government reduce malnutrition coast to coast.The average Canadian Gardner in 1943 what is your modern-day badass. That's a group of people who were known for protesting and standing up for their hobby. In this Gardening In Canada podcast, we go through all these details with a Canadian spin.Join our monthly newsletter!newsletter.gardeningincanada.netWebsite/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.netLeave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/——————