Green Living

Looking to leave a smaller environmental foot print, or just cut your water bill? We've got the tips, tools and information you need for more eco-friendly, sustainable gardening in Smith Falls, Brockville, and Ottawa.

Much More than a Pretty Face: 8 Health Benefits of Plants | Gemmell's Garden Centre

Sure plants are pretty and smell great, but did you know that many plants can actually benefit your physical and mental health?

Maple Glazed Carrots | Easy Garden to Table Recipe

Garden fresh carrots and local maple syrup combine to make this easy and delicious side dish that your family will love.

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How to Protect Your Fruit Tree from Bugs, Pest, Mould & Mildew | Spring Gardening Tips | Dormant Oil

Calling all fruit tree peeps! Early spring is the time to apply dormant oil spray kits to protect your fruit trees from unwanted pests.

To Rake or Not to Rake Your Grass | Spring Gardening Tips | Lawn Care

With the record-breaking temperatures we are enjoying, it’s not hard to believe that gardening season is upon us, but wait—carefully walk that rake back to the shed and read this first.

Holey Houseplants | Caring for the Monstera Deliciosa Plant

There are many plant features and growth habits that amaze and impress and in this post we’re taking a closer look at leaf fenestration and caring for monstera, aka the Swiss Cheese Plant and sometimes called split-leaf philodendron.