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Houseplants are amazing. Throughout the last few years, with so many of us spending so much time at home, an entire generation of new “plant parents” have discovered the joy of growing plants indoors. They soften a room and bring it to life, increasing oxygen levels, an...

Orchids are long-blooming, tropical plants that are loved for their arching stems full of big, bright flowers. It’s surprising that such a unique and exotic plant could be easy to grow… but it is! With attention to light and water, orchids can be simple and rewarding. H...

Is there any plant as synonymous with the holidays as the Poinsettia? At TERRA, we grow more than 40,000 Poinsettias for the holiday season each year! The bright colours of these tropical plants are perfect for celebrating the season, and add cheerful ambiance to indoor spaces. Cla...

Dahlias are incredible flowers in garden. They’re unbelievably beautiful from summer to frost, offering huge, showy blooms in a vast range of colours, shapes and sizes. They are outstanding as cut flowers, or as show-stopping drifts of late bloom in the garden. The only downs...

Fiddle Leaf Figs (or Ficus lyrata) are bold, tropical plants that are undeniably popular. But how do you grow a Fiddle Leaf Fig at home? With the proper care and maintenance, these plants can add to the ambiance of your home for years. Provided with the right light, temperature, wa...

We’re bringing houseplants back indoors! Our beloved tropical plants have enjoyed a summer of sunshine and fresh air on the patio. With night temperatures now dropping toward single digits, though, it’s time for them to come back inside for the colder seasons. Here are the st...

A thicker, healthier lawn next spring begins in Fall! With a few simple steps, you can enjoy a better, greener lawn in as little as 2 weeks. Best of all? Giving your lawn the attention it needs now will help it to to build strong, deep roots to protect it through the winter. This m...

Plants and pets make a happy, vibrant home. However, when our pets take interest in sampling the local foliage, it’s best to be sure the plants they can reach are safe. Here are our top 10 Pet Friendly Plants that pet parents can enjoy, worry-free. 1) Boston Fern Boston Ferns are b...

The later part of summer brings with it some of the most spectacular colours in the garden. August arrives, and the late season perennials and shrubs burst into bloom! Summer flowering shrubs and perennials blaze in the landscape, and most of them require very little maintenance. H...

A warm, ripe tomato picked from the vine in the sun is one of the best treats a gardener can enjoy. Homegrown tomatoes offer flavour that’s unmatched, and they’re worth every effort! Growing tomatoes at home can be easy with a little bit of good advice. Here are our TOP TIPS to hel...

Ornamental Grasses are among the most versatile and useful plants in any garden. They add movement, texture and colour throughout the summer, and continue to offer interest and beauty throughout the fall and into winter. Diminutive and detailed, or giant and graceful, there’s a gra...

The planting season is well underway. Many first-time gardeners are trying out growing fruits and vegetables this season, and for good reason! Growing food at home is an adventure, and a fun way to learn about gardening, healthy eating, and cooking. It’s possible to grow some food ...