Bluestem Gardening

May 19, 2025

11 Minutes
Permaculture and Regenerative Methods

These Soil Health Secrets Transform Your Garden Into a Thriving Ecosystem

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Healthy soil forms the foundation of every thriving garden, working as a living ecosystem that sustains both plants and planet. Through <a href="https://bluestem.ca/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-gardening/regenerative-gardening-how-your-garden-can-heal-the-earth-while-feeding-you/">regenerative gardening practices</a>, we can nurture this vital resource and create gardens...
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9 Minutes
Companion Planting

Space-Smart Gardening: Perfect Partners for Your Jalapeño Plants

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Plant jalapeños alongside basil and oregano to naturally repel pests while enhancing pepper flavor through beneficial oil exchanges. Maximize your growing space by implementing <a href="https://bluestem.ca/companion-planting/space-saving-vegetable-garden-your-complete-companion-planting-chart/">space-saving companion planting</a> techniques, pairing tall peppers with low-growing...
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