Tag: Gardening
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Outdoor Living: Simple Ways to Elevate Your Backyard, Deck & Balcony Spaces
Introduction: Embrace the Season with Purposeful Outdoor Spaces Summer invites us to swap indoor routines for sunlit moments and fresh air. The simplest outdoor upgrades can transform a balcony, deck, or backyard into a welcoming extension of your home. Drawing on insights from Baya product designer Hannah Middleton, this guide shares practical, stylish ideas to…
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Growing Green: How Gen Z and Millennials Are Replacing Imported Flowers with Homegrown Blooms
From Florist to Front Yard: A new wedding trend For a growing cohort of Gen Z and Millennials, the traditional route of hiring a florist for celebratory blooms is giving way to more sustainable, personalized choices. Emily Day, a Calgary resident planning an October wedding, chose to grow her own flowers in her front yard.…
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Farmers’ Almanac to Publish Final Edition After 208 Years of Weather Wisdom
Overview: The End of an Era for Practical Weather Forecasting The Farmers’ Almanac, a Maine-born institution long revered by farmers, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts, has announced that its upcoming issue will be its last. For more than two centuries, the publication has offered weather predictions, moon phases, planting calendars, and various horticultural tips that readers…
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Developing a Green Thumb in Youth Could Help Prevent Cancer, Study Finds
Overview: Gardening as a Public Health Strategy Gardening initiatives for children and youth are more than a pastime; they are a potential primary prevention strategy against cancer and other chronic diseases. A rapid literature review led by Christina Gillies, adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, syntheses data from dozens of studies in high-income countries…
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Green Thumbs, Healthy Futures: How Gardening Helps Prevent Cancer in Children
Growing a Green Thumb Could Help Prevent Cancer Helping children develop a green thumb isn’t just about cultivating plants. A new rapid review from a University of Alberta public health team suggests that gardening initiatives for children and youth can support lifelong health, including lowering cancer risk. The research highlights how gardening can address several…
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Gardening for Kids: A Green Path to Lower Cancer Risk and Healthier Futures
Introduction: A Growing Promise in Public Health Helping children cultivate a “green thumb” could offer lifelong health benefits beyond fresh vegetables. A rapid review led by Christina Gillies, an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta, found that gardening initiatives for children and youth may serve as a primary prevention strategy to reduce cancer risk…
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David Hessayon: The Legacy of the World’s Best-Selling Gardening Expert
David Hessayon, renowned for being the world’s best-selling gardening expert, passed away at the impressive age of 96 in January of this year. His remarkable contributions to gardening literature have left an indelible mark on both enthusiasts and novices alike. Hessayon’s legacy, encapsulated in a fortune of £4.7 million, is a testament to his enduring…