Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : How to prep your perennials for a plant swap

Caption: The Edmonton Horticultural Society is holding its annual perennial plant swap on Saturday. Here’s how you can prepare to take part - and an argument in favour of swapping local.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : Feeling bugged out? Build a little bat box, your garden will thank you

Caption: Bats often get a bad rep, but their benefits far outweigh any risks. Here’s conservation coordinator Nikki Paskar on why it’s worth inviting these creatures of the night into your backyard.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : How native plants can save you money and trouble

Caption: Manna Parseyan with the Edmonton Native Plant Society shares her arguments in favour of forgoing the greenhouse and investing in native plants instead.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : So you want to try guerrilla gardening …

Caption: Guerrilla gardening is growing in popularity as ordinary people work to beautify their communities and create opportunities for pollinators. ‘Boulevardener’ Monica Grove fought the city to keep her guerilla garden in place, and shares her tips for newbies.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : 7 ways to make the most of your balcony garden

Caption: Justin Keats grew tired of seeing balconies in his neighbourhood packed with trash or used as summer storage, so he challenged himself to create a garden oasis on his balcony - and now he teaches others to do the same.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : The argument for growing a clover lawn

Caption: Clover on your lawn might have been considered a problem a few years ago, but some homeowners have recently started encouraging its growth, saying it's a hardier and more sustainable alternative to grass.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : The gate’s always open at this downtown Edmonton garden

Caption: If you want your own garden to focus on reflection and healing, take some cues from this green space at the Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : Everything you need to know to set up your backyard compost bin

Caption: Thinking of starting a compost bin but not sure where to start? CBC’s Tanara McLean breaks down where to start, how to maintain it, and when you can expect to reap soily rewards.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : Picking (or building) the right bird bath for your outdoor space

Caption: Bird enthusiast Melissa Penney gives her top tips to ensure a bounty of birds can make a splash in your yard.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : What to expect when you sign up for a community garden

Caption: Considering joining the community garden in your neighbourhood? Here’s community garden manager Dawn Woolsey with what you can expect when it comes to cost, time and community.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : Front yard gardens offer an edible alternative to grassy lawns

Caption: Edmonton’s Vanessa Sauve tore up her front lawn and replaced it with a productive garden, which she says has harvested its own rewards in produce and community.

Media Video | CBC News Edmonton : Freezing, dehydrating and canning: How to make your garden harvest last

Caption: For gardener Christine Werk, the harvest is only the beginning of the hard work. Through a combination of preservation processes, Werk makes and stores up to 30 per cent of her food needs for the year.