The Indoor Living Christmas Tree
The Norfolk Island pine is a popular and spirited plant that has adapted to many indoor living spaces. Enjoyed for its close similarity to an […]
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Spring Forth Into Your Garden
Most gardeners await the spring season with the greatest of anticipation. We watch patiently for those first bulbs and perennials to spring forth into our
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Ready, Set, Sew your Seeds!
As the spring days become longer and the sun starts to shine, now is a perfect time to think about planting seeds for summer’s bounty.
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Outdoor Water Features For Your Garden
Everyone loves the tranquil calming nature of an outdoor water feature. Whether it be the splash of a water fountain or the soothing serenity of
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Unleash the Ladybugs
Last week, I spotted a ladybug while visiting a garden in Dawson City. It was rather exciting to see a ladybug that far North and,
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Maintain Your Greenhouse Well
Understanding good greenhouse techniques encourages healthy plant growth and, as the growing season is well on its way, it would be a good time to
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Know Your Tomato
Did you know that banana peels and eggshells help to make your tomatoes grow? When buried in the bottom of a planter or spread around
Munch On a Bunch
Flowers in your garden are at their most prolific at this time of year and some of the flowers are not just pretty to look
Garden Design With Ornamental Grasses
In their natural form, grasses add excitement and curiosity to any garden setting. With the slightest breeze, senses illuminate with the swaying motion of the
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Invasive Plant Species Affecting The Yukon
The concern surrounding the rapid spread of invasive plant species is one that is felt across the country. Fortunately, most of the invasive plants causing
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Your Greenhouse is 2,000 Years Old
If you are like many people trying to grow tomatoes in pots on the patio, the windy conditions we’ve been having hasn’t helped the growth
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Winterize Your Greenhouse
Getting your greenhouse ready for winter could be a matter of just closing the door and walking away, something to worry about next spring. But
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The Joy of Gardening
I have discovered that gardening is more than a past-time; it’s a way of life. For me, gardening is both therapeutic and inspirational. There is
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The Tulip’s Rich History
Can you imagine selling your house, your car or your recreational cabin for a rare type of tulip? No? Neither can I. However, in around
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Next Year’s Garden Season Begins Now
Although this year’s gardening season is winding down, next year’s season is just beginning. I heard quite a few years ago, that someone was experimenting
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Designing with Climbing Vines
When it comes to adding visual interest in outdoor spaces, no landscape would be complete without a luxurious vine growing in the garden. There are
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Taking Note of Good Peas
If you like peas, and many Yukon gardeners must for they can be found in most gardens, you’ve had lots of company throughout history. Dried
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Composting Nature’s Black Gold
Composting is a great way to involve the entire family in an environmentally friendly outdoor project. But what exactly is compost and how does it
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Perennial Planting for Northern Gardeners
Now is the perfect time of year to think about adding new perennials to your garden. First, take a look at your existing garden. Note
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Caring for That Christmas Poinsettia
The poinsettia, or Christmas Star as it is known throughout Europe, is one of the very few plants that bloom during winter and the holiday
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2010 Perennial Plant of the Year: Baptisia Australis
Each year, the Perennial Plant of the Year Committee selects a perennial plant which meets the following criteria: suitable for a wide range of climates,
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Creating Curb Appeal
When it comes to buying a home, the attraction of love at first sight is highly valued among potential new home owners. If you are
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Water and Warm Soil Keep Cukes Sweet and Refreshing for Summer
When I think of cucumbers, I think of the idiom “cool as a cucumber” , which may be based on the fact that even in
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The Right Time, The Right Place
With the hot weather this past Victoria Day weekend, I planted all my vegetable seeds. But my vegetable transplants are still getting the deluxe care
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Why Wines Differ
Last night a friend stopped by for dinner. He brought moose sausages to grill; I boiled up some Yukon grown red potatoes and added butter
Spend the Winter With Your Geraniums
While the frost nips at our gardens, I’ve been asked numerous times on the proper way to overwinter geraniums. Of all the outdoor summer blooms,
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Flowers, the Language of Love
The language of flowers, often referred to as floriography, was commonly used as a form of communication in the Victorian era.
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Yucca: Hardy Houseplant For The Yukon
Most people have experience with growing a yucca plant. The yucca plant is a hardy tropical houseplant. Its easy-to-care-for capabilities makes it a keen choice
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Synergize: Allow Your Business To Be The Best Version Of Itself!
Owning your own business offers great rewards, with equally great opportunities. But some entrepreneurs consider themselves working alone in business, especially if they are filling
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Indoor Plants to Clean the Air
Many people enjoy being surrounded by plants because of their natural, relaxing, comforting qualities. But plants can do more than enhance the appearance of your
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Echinacea: The Mystical Cure-All Plant
Among the most striking of all North American native wildflowers, echinacea, or more commonly called coneflowers, once spread across thousands of kilometres. Appreciated in gardens
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Create a Pet Friendly Garden
I have always enjoyed my pets in the garden. At 15 years, our ginger cat Casey is well into his lounging years. From the bench,
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There’s Yukon Gold In Them Thar Hills
Now that we are about half way through the growing season, it is a good time to take stock and evaluate the growth of your
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Running a Tech Savvy Business
The ways in which technology improves the productivity of a business continue to grow. By selecting a technological system that is right for you, you
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Where Beauty Blooms in a Private Cozy Backyard Retreat
When it comes to sound design principles, solid construction techniques and appropriate plant selection, Hank and Susan Moorlag come out in aces and spades(pun intended).
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All About Roses
You might think that the Northern climate is too cold to grow beautiful, flowering roses. Think again. If your garden has an sunny location, with
The Right Tree for the Right Location
A new tree is a wonderful addition to any landscape project. Beyond providing shelter, shade and food for birds and small animals, trees also benefit
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A Yukon Woman and her Wilderness Oasis
Mother Nature is rather inhospitable for northern gardeners: poor soil, short growing season, bitter winters and often difficult access to water. Undaunted by these obstacles,
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Get Those Seeds Planted
Now is the time to start seeding your vegetable plants for the outdoor garden. Vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli benefit from early seeding
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Young People Nice to Have Around
The Generation Ys are competent and motivated employees, who offer a wide range of skills, talent, life experience, academic knowledge and work potential. These younger
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Starting Spring Seedlings
Herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials and wildflowers can all be grown from seed. By using a combination of the right seed, good quality soil and a
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A Cherished Symbol of Easter
As the traditional flower of Easter, the lily longiflorum is highly regarded as a joyful symbol of beauty, hope and life. Two of the greatest
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Tulips: Harbingers of Spring
Tulips are one of the world’s most easily recognized and loved spring flowers. For lasting enjoyment, purchase tulips in a tight bud stage, where the
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The Art and Science of Fresh Cut Flowers
When you are given a bouquet of fresh flowers, what do you do? Naturally, you look for a vase and fill it with fresh water.
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