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  • Ancient technique for soil regeneration: Biochar

    Are your plants in need of a safe, natural, nutrient boost? Are you sick of watching your soil constantly dry out, or worse: become anaerobic? Well...
  • Growing Indoor Herbs

    For millennia, herbs have been enjoyed for their aromatic, culinary and medicinal properties. Indoor herbs make a great addition to your home. Here...
  • What's a Johnson-Su Bioreactor?

    Developed by Dr. David Johnson and his wife, HuiChun Su, the Johnson-Su bioreactor is a static aerobic (oxygen-requiring) composting method used to...
  • Bulb Planting 101

    Bulbs are specialized stems that store nutrients underground, allowing plants to survive cold winters (like the ones here in Ontario!) and bloom ag...
  • How to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Houseplant

    Houseplants have the ability to transform a living space, bringing in natural beauty and improving indoor air quality. However, just like humans, p...
  • Fall Planting Tips & Tricks

    As fall approaches, it often seems that many crops have been harvested and gardens are appearing more bare by the day, but the growing season is no...
  • Introducing MyGroBox & Founder Corina Ottnad

    I'm so excited to introduce you to mygrowbag.com and founder Corina Ottnad. I fell in love with this innovative product when I first met Corina a ...
  • Picking a Perfect Potting Soil

    It can be overwhelming with all the different potting soil options available on the market: Want moisture control? Well then you HAVE to buy this o...
  • Why Use Probiotics for Plants?

    Why did we add Probiotics for Plants to our Worm Manure label? In short, we wanted to easily describe the mechanism of action by which our worm ma...
  • Can I Start Seeds in Potting Soil?

    Generally the rule is that traditional potting soil should not be used for seed starting. This is because potting soil often includes fertilizers i...
  • 4 Health Reasons to Have Indoor Plants this Winter

    Winter is coming, and growing plants in your home can be good for your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Here are four reasons to seek out an...
  • Protect Your Plants While Away on Vacation by Increasing Soil Moisture Levels

    There is no shortage of tips on how to keep plants alive while away on vacation. However, all these tips have one common goal: ensure your plants h...