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10 plants that make you happy

Top 10 Plants That Make You Happy

When the holiday hustle has subsided but the freezing temperatures and snow remain, it’s easy to fall into a bit of a funk. At Salisbury, we swear by the restorative, happy-boosting powers of plants! There’s

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Fall planting care guide

Fall Planting Guide

A lot of people are quick to assume that fall is when the gardening season starts to wind down, but that couldn’t be further from the truth””fall planting is where it’s at. I always look

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seed starting guide

Seed Starting Indoors

Nothing beats the bragging rights you’ll earn when you serve your friends a meal made from organic food grown in your very own home. Reap the bountiful benefits. Here’s where to start.

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eat what you sow

Eat What You Sow

Edible gardening is rapidly gaining popularity. Make the most out of your gardening endeavours and get some fresh fruits, veggies and herbs out of the deal!

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benefits of workshops

Benefits of Workshops, Beyond the Obvious

I realize the idea of playing with dirt doesn’t sound too appealing. The last time I made a mud patty was close to 30 years ago, when playing outside in the mud was highly encouraged. Most likely my mom’s desperate idea to get us out of her hair, and mud is a pretty safe toy.

Nonetheless, our workshops are so much more than a play date at the dirt pile. The physical act of working with your hands, being creative and gathering socially with like-minded folk is better than any therapist session, in my opinion.

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transitioning holiday decor

Transitioning Holiday Decor to Winter

The excitement of Christmas starts well before Halloween and the hype continues right up to the actual day. Decorating for the anticipation of holiday parties, family gatherings, and simple, self-satisfying enjoyment can be a task few interior designers dare to tackle. But as the saying goes: “˜Tis the season! And I hope you hung that holly with full-fledged vigor, strung the popcorn garland while taste testing each row, and set the lights to twinkle all night long.

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Christmas Folk

Christmas Folk Tales

With all the traditions we have around Christmas, there’s bound to be a few fascinating origin stories from cultures much older than our own. For example, if you look up the origin of Christmas trees, you’ll find versions from countries all over the world claiming to take ownership – even ancient Egypt. While we may never know exactly where our favourite holiday traditions actually come from – unless we finally manage to perfect a time machine – it’s incredible to see the amazing stories from across the world and the lessons they all impress upon us. Here are a few of my favourites

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Mindfulness in the Garden

Mindfulness in the Garden What is Mindfulness? A Mindful Garden Mindful Gardening Exercises “Wherever you are, be there totally.” Eckhart Tolle Amidst the chaos and clutter of today’s world, it seems like the thought on

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The Social Network in Your Garden

The Social Network in Your Garden Do Plants Really Talk? How Do Plants Communicate? Volatile Organic Compounds (VCOs) Mycelium “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Peter Drucker With everything in

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Rhododendrons

Rhododendrons Rhododendrons vs. Azaleas Picking a Rhododendron Growing Rhododendrons Caring for Rhododendrons “The poetry of the earth is never dead.” – John Keats Rhododendrons have been a favourite of gardeners across the globe for hundreds

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Succulent Birdcage

Focus on the Fiddle-Leaf

Focus on the Fiddle-Leaf Care to Keep it Awesome By Rob Sproule Light Water & Fertilizer Transplanting Other Tips Fiddle Leaf Figs (Ficus lyrata), are the designer’s “it” plant. Their dark green, cello-shaped leaves with

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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera By Rob Sproule Aloe Vera Care Watering Basics Health Benefits Dividing Them “I believe the 21st Century will confirm Aloe Vera to be the greatest medicine mankind has ever known.” – Lee Ritter

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Pet Friendly Houseplants

Pet Friendly Houseplants By Rob Sproule African Violet Spider Plant Ferns Phalaenopsis Orchid Succulents (Usually) Palms Bromeliads Lipstick Plant Prayer Plant Peperomia A Caveat to All This A lot of people want more houseplants. They

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The Art of Kokedama

The Art of Kokedama By Rob Sproule Wabi Sabi The Basics What You’ll Need Assembling It Basic Care “There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen Kokedama is

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Tillandsia Xerographica

Tillandsia Xerographica By Rob Sproule The Xero Basic Care Designing “All we need, really, is a change from a near frigid to a tropical attitude of mind.” – Marjory Stoneman Douglas Let’s start with some

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African Violets

African Violets By Rob Sproule Where Do They Come From? African Violet Care 101 Watering & Fertilizing Getting Them to Flower Are African Violets Poisonous? “I perhaps owe having becoming a painter to flowers.” –

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Bonsai Tree | Salisbury Greenhouse - Sherwood Park, St. Albert

Bonsai Basics

Bonsai Basics By Rob Sproule We proudly stock Miami Tropical Bonsai Trees, one of the largest growers and importers in the United States. Basic Care Best Types Water & Humidity Light & Fertilizer I’m not

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