Educational Videos & Articles

Racoons, known for the dark, mask-like pattern around their eyes, are sometimes referred to as the masked bandit, look like cuddly pets....

Cover crops also called green manure are invaluable for suppressing weeds, preserving organic matter, building a productive soil,...

With the cooler fall weather upon us, it’s time to get outside and prepare your garden for the onset of winter. There are lots of little...

There is simply nothing better you can do for your soil than to add your own nutrient rich compost. It’s no wonder that so many...

Beautiful fragrant roses can easily be grown in your garden or container. All it takes is lots of sun, a little fertilizer, consistent...

There is nothing better than growing and harvesting your own fresh and nutritious fruit. Buckerfield’s Garden Centers offer a wonderful...

Potatoes grow best in cooler temperatures, so it is best to plant potatoes when the temperatures are still cool; early in the spring...

Spring Bulbs Bulbs can be used in any garden or patio container, giving you beautiful flowers, fragrance and brilliant colour with just a...

Organic fertilizers come from plants, animals, or minerals. Soil organisms break down the material into nutrients that plants can use....

Xeriscaping is a form of gardening that uses drought-tolerant plants and grasses to beautify a home or business. Why Xeriscape? With...

Housing: Hens for a laying flock can be purchased as day old chicks, as pullets at 18-20 weeks of age or as mature laying hens. Good...

The care of chicks is similar for meat and egg strains. Proper temperature, easy access to water and fresh feed are very critical for the...

You do not need to be an expert to keep bees. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors can become successful at keeping bees. If you live in the...

Raising a small poultry flock can be a very enjoyable and profitable experience. A quality feeding program, along with good management...

As many homeowners downsize and our garden spaces shrink, many gardeners look for more convenient and compact ways to garden. Be creative...

Cats are great companions and make amazing pets. They will want to spend time with you and will thank you in soft purrs. What are Cat...

Preserving food in mason jars might sound old fashion, but it is the latest food trend and it is really quite simple! Enjoy eating...

For those nervous about inviting bees into your garden, mason bees are the ones for you. Mason bees are solitary, have no hive to...

While many seeds can be grown directly outdoors, there are varieties that should be given an early start indoors and transplanted to the...

Vegetables are an important part of your everyday diet. Discover for yourself why people say "home grown is best". Beans Broad Beans...