Ashley Labrecque

Gardening In Canada

Leisure EN ↓ 86 episodes

Gardening in Canada podcast is a podcast dedicated to the science of gardening. From cold climate gardening to indoor plants a soil scientist takes you on the journey of being a plant hobbyist

Author

Ashley Labrecque

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Leisure

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Latest episode

Apr 30, 2026

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Why is peat the standard for potting soil? Promix Natural Resource , manager interview 26.07.2022

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What Happened To Roots & Refugees Soil? Is This Fixable?!v 07.07.2022

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Plant Biologist Talks About Peatland Restoration 29.06.2022

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Is Peat Moss Harvesting Ethical? The President of the CPSMA Tells All 22.06.2022

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How To Choose A Garden Soil & What Should You Look Out For. 07.06.2022

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Tomato Planting Depth For Cold Climates 25.05.2022

Is it worth planting your tomato deeper in cold climates? In particular in Canada where the soil can be cooler till later in the year. The answer may be surprising … it was for me. This has been my garden heartbreak of the year because my tomato planting regime was the deeper the better. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net Website/Blog & FREE printables : https://gard...

Tomato Hairs Are Not Roots… This Is Why. 18.05.2022

Do you have tiny hairs on your tomato stem? Let’s look at the difference between trichomes vs. adventitious roots on tomato plants. What purpose do the  tomato hairs plant  on the plant? Are these roots in disguise or is there more to this story? Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net Website/Blog & FREE printables : https://gardeningincanada.net Leave Me A Voice Message...

Fluval Stratum For Houseplants. The Future Of Semi Hydro? 11.05.2022

The newest houseplant craze is using Fluval stratum with our houseplants in a semi hydroponic setup. Is Fluval stratum for indoor plants worth all the fuss? Let’s take a look at how the Fluval stratum stands up against other semi hydroponic houseplant systems. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net Website/Blog & FREE printables : https://gardeningincanada.net Leave Me A...

Bokashi Vs. Trench Composting. Which Is The Best Option For You? 04.05.2022

Have you been thinking about starting A compost. Compost in Canada is an extreme sport. However Bokashi and trench composting are two examples of Canadian approved compost methods. Both of these forms of composting may seem similar however there are differences. We will be looking at how to bokashi compost and trench compost for your garden. 👩‍🔬 Grab A Planner!  Paperback Houseplant Planner:    ...

Bone & Blood Meal For Your Plants Is It Worth It? For Houseplants It Maybe The Answer… 27.04.2022

Have you ever thought of using bud or bonemeal on your plants. Let’s look at the science behind using bone or blood meal with your plants either indoors or outside. Or indoor plants I would recommend using bone or bloodmeal if you were able to keep your soil moist. However for gardeners it may not be that best idea to us blood and bone product. This is even more so if you are using micro such as m...

Insect Fras Is The New Plant Pest Prevention. The Plant Vaccine Of The Future. 20.04.2022

Insect fras is the future of plant pest protection. The use of kitten in our plant soil can help prevent against disease and potential predatory pets. This is done through an auto immune response due to the presence of chitin in the soil near the roots. Insect Frass is becoming more popular as a soil additive. But there seems to be a few misconceptions when it comes to using insect meal and our pl...

Seed Starting By The Moon Phases. Does It Really Work? 18.04.2022

Seed Staring using the moon phases. Does the moon phase and seed starting really matter? Let’s look at home the moon effects our plants and seeds if at all. First-quarter moon cycle (new moon to half full) – Things that are leafy, like lettuce, cabbage, and spinach, should be planted.  Second-quarter moon cycle (half full to full moon) – Planting time for things that have seeds inside, like tomato...

What is the nutrient break down of vermicompost? Does vermicast have anti microbial attributes? 30.03.2022

Have you ever wondered what exactly the nutrient profile of Vericompost is? Or maybe you’re wondering whether or not the truth about it being anti-microbial is true. Discard in Canada video is going to look at exactly what is in worm castings, also known as Vericompost. It seems to be the hot new thing to add to your garden. But will be discovering whether or not it’s worth the price using science...

Using Kombucha Scoby To Water Plants 23.03.2022

Have you ever wondered if the microbes on a Kombucha Scoby are useful to plants? With all the new microbe products out there you are likely wondering what at-home microbe mixes you can grow. Kombucha Scoby is a soil microbe mixture that can be made at home. You can either compost the kombucha SCOBY or choose to water plants with it suspended in water.  There are potentially some valuable microbes...

Lomi & Electric Composting. What Is The Byproduct? 17.03.2022

Lomi & Electric Composting. What Is The Byproduct? This gardening in canada podcast looks at leaf shine for houseplants. We break down whether or not leaf shine is worth the risk. We also will look at all houseplant leaf shines you can make from home to determine whether or not it is worth it. 👩‍🔬 Grab A Planner!  Paperback Houseplant Planner:       https://geni.us/NFTrl2 Paperback Garden Pl...

Glyphosate & Garden Soil: What Does The Science Say. 09.03.2022

Are you worried about glyphosate lingering in your garden soil? Maybe you recently purchased a home and are concerned about the soil history. Or maybe you are moving from conventional to organic and are worried about your past use of round up. This gardening in Canada article is going to look at glyphosate and garden soil.  Glyphosate is round up. Round up as a product that is typically used as a...

Sterilization For Seed Starting. Do You Need To Sterilize Seed Starting Setups. 02.03.2022

Have you ever wondered about the mould that grows on your seed starting set ups. Do you ever wonder if this may be due to the fact that you did not sterilize your seed starting set up properly. Or maybe you’re concerned the mould will eventually harm your seedlings or seeds. This gardening in Canada podcast episode is going to look at whether or not sterilizing your soil and seed set up will help....

Carbon Sequestration With Our Soil While Gardening. How To Collect Carbon Credits. 24.02.2022

This gardening in Canada podcast episode is going to be looking at carbon sequestration. Our soil in our garden is capable of sequestrating large volumes of carbon. This is done through microbes and through our plants via photosynthesis. Some cells are better at capturing carbon than others. The truth is that healthy soil is the best soil for capturing carbon. We will be looking at how we can use...

Liqui Dirt Review. What Science Says About Liqui Dirt 16.02.2022

This gardening in canada Podcast looks at Liqui dirt. Is this product worth it? Does it actually fertilize the plants? And so much more. Westcoast Seeds Affiliate Link: https://bit.ly/33mGGaI Seeds Now: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=6354409.1f000b   Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net Website/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.net Leave Me A Voice Mess...

How To Properly Fertilize Semi Hydroponic Houseplants 09.02.2022

This Gurnee Canada podcast is going to look at how to fertilize plants grown and semi hydroponic conditions. One growing semi hydroponically with houseplants one of the main issues is the pH of our solution. Our tapwater is generally not a 6.5. However a pH of 6.5 is ideal for house plant growth. This is why when we fertilize we should also be testing the pH of our solution being added. We should...

How To Grow Luffa & Eucalyptus In Canada 02.02.2022

Have you ever wondered how to grow loofas or eucalyptus in Canada. This girl in Canada podcast is going to look at how to grow exotic plants in cold climates. Will be looking at all the necessary measures you may need to take to grow things such as exotic plants in the garden outside. I’ll be looking at when to start the seeds, when to transplant them outside, and some other precautions you may ne...

What Is Seed Scarification? Why Do We Need To Scar Seeds? 26.01.2022

Have you ever wondered why some seed packet to see scarification. It comes down to what the seed needs to germinate. Without scarification some seeds are unable to receive the water it needs to germinate. This gardening Canada podcast is going to look at exactly what scarification it and also what the sister word vernalization means. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net We...

Is It Safe To Grow Edible Plants In Plastic Containers? Is Start Seeds In Plastic Safe 20.01.2022

Have you ever wondered whether or not plastic is safe to grow plants in. In particular have you ever wondered if growing edible plants and plastic containers is safe. With a lot of our seed starting equipment being made of plastic and the rise of container gardening. It makes sense that we’re asking the question whether or not plastic is safe growing. This garden Canada podcast looks at how safe p...

Calcium For Plants. Is Calcium Really Deficient In Your Soil? 13.01.2022

This gardening in canada podcast looks at leaf shine for houseplants. We break down whether or not leaf shine is worth the risk. We also will look at all houseplant leaf shines you can make from home to determine whether or not it is worth it. Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net Website/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.net Leave Me A Voice Message To...

Why Plants Need Copper & How To Detect A Copper Deficency 06.01.2022

This gardening in Canada podcast looks at me 17 essential plant nutrients. This episode in particular looked at the role copper plays in plant health Join our monthly newsletter! newsletter.gardeningincanada.net Website/Blog & FREE printables: https://gardeningincanada.net Leave Me A Voice Message To Be Included In The Podcast: https://memo.fm/gardeningincanada/ Planners are available here htt...

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