Mills guide to get the best from your grow!

While the rise of cities has brought plenty of benefits, the century of industrial growth and expansion of urban sprawl has also had adverse effects on the planet and city dwellers alike, such as the continued destruction and green space reduction. But as we head into the third decade of the 21st Century, some cities… […]

Local Growers Extended: How Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm Makes It Work

When you step onto Porcupine Experimental Forest Farm in Wentworth-North, Quebec, it’s hard to believe it was once a vacant lot of compacted gravel. Surrounded by a forest of green, the property now boasts lush gardens of fruits, vegetables, and spectacular flowers. It is very much alive with the sounds of ducks, chickens, and a… […]

Making The Switch From HID To LED Grow Lights

Since the introduction of the first UFO lights, there have been diehard proponents and detractors of growing with LEDs. While we can attribute much of the performance increase in recent years to technological improvements, growers have come a long way in learning how to adapt their plants and environment to growing with modern LED fixtures.… […]

Permaculture Projects And The Crucial Art Of Communication

In the real world of permaculture projects, sometimes, things don’t always go according to your plan. That’s ok; gardens, once planted, have a life of their own. The Food Forest A few years ago, a couple of friends and I thought how cool it would be to plant a food forest behind our town’s library… […]

Plant Care: Garden Tasks You Can Do In The Winter

While some folks can look out their window right now and see their garden, others won’t see theirs for months, as it is currently buried under about 3 feet of snow. Regardless of your situation, there are still a few things you can do in and around your garden in the winter – besides building… […]

Pest Prevention: The Itsy Bitsy Spider Mite

A challenge that comes with growing plants is deterring garden pests, and the list of potential insect diners wishing to feast on the fruits of your labor is a long one. One of the most destructive problems in the garden is the spider mite. What are Spider Mites? Spider mites belong to the arachnid family… […]

Why Fertilizing Indoor Plants In The Winter Is a Bad Idea

Winter days are for admiring indoor plants and showering them with tender loving care. Although tempting, don’t go overboard with the TLC. When it comes to houseplants, fertilizing in the fall and winter is a big gardening no-no. Why Fertilize? Generally speaking, houseplants are happy if you provide them with their required light and a… […]

Gardeners Rush To Order Their Seeds As Demand Skyrockets

Have you ordered your seeds for the upcoming growing season? If not, don’t wait any longer! Much like last spring, many seed companies are experiencing record sales and are warning that customers may not be able to get exactly what they want if they don’t order soon. Early Bird Gets The Worm It might sound… […]

A Brief Overview of the History Of Hydroponics

Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without soil and is derived from the words “hydro” (water) and the Greek ponein (to labor, toil) and ponos (labor). While hydroponics has grown in popularity and importance over the last 80 years or so, its origins and some of the modern methods we know today date back… […]

Cow Farts and Burps are No Joke: How Some Companies are Curbing Livestock Gas

Companies worldwide are looking at innovative ways to curb the harmful effects gassy cows have on the environment. Between burps and farts, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says livestock creates 14.5% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Beef production is a primary culprit, accounting for about 41% of those emissions! One of the… […]

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