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Nutrient density in our food November 28, 2022 What is nutrient density? Mass-scale conventional farming may be helpful in solving the global food-demand crisis but not without consequences. The rampant use of nitrogen and other chemical fertilizers is stripping our food of important nutrients. So while we might have access to as many carrots, garlic […]

Our Approach To Pest Control – & How You Can Do It At Home! April 07, 2021 Can you get rid of tree pests on your own? Have you ever had a tree with an issue that you just couldn’t get rid of? Maybe you are concerned that your tree is dying? Sometimes when facing […]

Why You Should make friends with weeds September 30, 2020 Are weeds all that bad? Most people don’t like weeds. It seems like those of us who grow crops are always fighting to control them without getting anything in return. This month our Plant Health Department has been thinking about “why you should make friends […]

6 POTTED TREES YOUR LANDSCAPE CLIENTS WILL LOVE If you’re working on projects that require easy-to-manage material or have limited access with large equipment, potted trees could just be the answer. We’ve put together a list of our favourite potted trees clients will love. #1 AUTUMN BLAZE MAPLE An all time favourite. This tree […]

How a tree nursery is making regenerative agriculture scalable April 01, 2020 Written by Kurstin Barta (Plant Health Manager) Over the past 5 years, Purple Springs Nursery has been on a gradual transition towards regenerative agriculture. Our Journey Our journey began (at first unknowingly) towards regenerative agriculture because we needed to address some significant issues […]