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 (NC)—Spring is a time of renewal. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians mark this rite of passage every year by raking, pruning and planting to make their gardens beautiful. Yet for the more than four million Canadians living with arthritis, the bending, stretching and lifting that gardening entails can seem daunting. Gardening is actually an [...] 
Here is a wonderful Etsy shop for the gardener in your family. Andrews Reclaimed takes discarded wood and repurposes it for your home and garden. This shop offers some natural insect control ideas with their “aphid buster,” a wooden mason bee box and some lovely planters and a solid looking compost sifter. The items [...]  Just opened up a new forum section on GardenLifeFood.com feel free to visit and start up a discussion: http://gardenlifefood.com/forum/  Ladybug larvae, pupal stage. Photo by Marcus Van Hoorn (GNU image license) Last summer, I moved a small storage bin from the back of the yard and was horrified to see so many black and orange bugs had attached themselves to it. They were everywhere. I searched the Internet for an approximation of what [...] The blue jays were furious. I figured it must be that old feral tom cat that killed the baby sparrows a few weeks ago. But I was wrong. Something else had upset the bluejays on this day in my small urban garden … the same thing that delighted me. [...] (NC)—Using the right moves can go a long way to enabling you to Plant and Rake Without the Ache. Positioning your body correctly reduces the strain on muscles and joints. So use these tips to enjoy the gardening season from beginning to end. • Alternate your tasks. Switch between heavy chores such as digging and [...] (NC)—With warm, sunny weather finally here, Canadians can finally enjoy one of their favourite pastimes – gardening – and its many benefits. With today’s hectic world revolving around deadlines and obligations, gardening allows us to escape from busy schedules, lower blood pressure and reduce stress. “Believe it or not, gardening is proven to be a [...] |
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