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If you're looking for Canadian alternatives to American greenhouse, nursery and garden supplies this spring, you don't have ...

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Gardens are a great place for dogs, but David Domoney has shared the plants you should avoid if you own an animal.

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The first day of spring has arrived and with it came cool weather. Daytime temperatures in the mid-40 to low 50s. Not exactly ...

SPRINGTIME MUST BE my favorite time of year. When even though the days are getting longer, there aren’t enough hours in the day to get all the chores done.