June 18, 2025

11 Minutes
Companion Planting

Perfect Plant Partners: How Your Garden Can Build Better Soil

Build thriving garden soil by cultivating <a href="https://bluestem.ca/companion-planting/how-symbiotic-planting-creates-a-thriving-garden-ecosystem/">symbiotic planting relationships</a> between nitrogen-fixing legumes and heavy-feeding vegetables. Layer organic matter strategically—alternate green materials like fresh grass clippings with brown materials such as fallen leaves—to create...
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11 Minutes
Community and Social Aspects

Make Gardening Joy Accessible Again: Smart Solutions for Elderly and Disabled Gardeners

Transform any garden into an accessible oasis by raising beds to wheelchair height (24-36 inches), installing wide, non-slip pathways (minimum 36 inches), and incorporating vertical growing systems along sturdy walls. Position frequently-used tools and...
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