Bluestem Gardening

February 7, 2025

10 Minutes
Gardening Trends and Innovation

Smart Farming: How Robots Are Revolutionizing Home Gardens

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Robotic automation is revolutionizing home gardening, transforming the way we nurture our backyard spaces alongside the <a href="https://bluestem.ca/gardening-trends-and-innovation/10-garden-trends-that-are-transforming-backyards-in-2024/">latest gardening technology trends</a>. Smart irrigation systems now precisely water individual plants based on real-time soil moisture...
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11 Minutes
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Gardening

Transform Your Garden Into a Self-Sustaining Ecosystem: Permaculture Made Simple

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Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem by mastering the <a href="https://bluestem.ca/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-gardening/cultivate-abundance-master-the-12-life-changing-principles-of-permaculture/">principles of permaculture</a>. Start by observing your space for one full season, mapping sun patterns, water flow, and existing plant communities. Layer productive...
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