Container Gardening
Containers offer such scope for creativity and imagination! Containers can be grown in any area and in any plant or colour combination. Let’s dive in and investigate the possibilities!
6 Ways to Care for your Garden in Hot, Dry Weather
Summer weather can be unpredictable and hot, dry weather can take a toll on a garden. How can you help your plants beat the heat?
Top Alberta Balcony Garden Ideas [+ Free Downloadable Chart]
Gardening is an incredibly popular hobby, and it has bubbled over into small garden spaces, like balconies, small patios, and porches. Gardening is no longer
How to Get Your Poinsettia to Rebloom and Stay Beautiful Year-Round
Poinsettias are often used as living decorations during the holidays and composted once they start looking shaggy. If this is a path that grinds against
The Best Smelling Flowers to Grow in Your Garden
Flowers have always been a part of the human experience that makes the heart, mind, and soul feel better. And fragrant flowers take that sensory
What is the Best Way to Fertilize Plants?
I’d like you to meet my favourite plant fertilizer. We used it in our greenhouse system when I was the perennial grower at my family
How to Keep Hanging Baskets & Flower Containers Thriving all Season
Looking for a quick reference guide for TENDing your hanging baskets and containers? Click on the link at the bottom of this blog! Hanging baskets
How to Understand Fertilizer Labels
If you’ve ever wanted to pull your hair out standing in front of fertilizer on a store shelf, I get it because understanding fertilizer numbers
The Secret to Growing Great Strawberries in Planters and Hanging Baskets
Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits in North America. We often grow strawberries in the ground here in Alberta and now new everbearing
How to Grow Basil in Alberta
Basil, one of the most popular and familiar herbs in North America, is surprisingly easy to grow. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner,
How to Grow Great Cucumbers in Alberta
If you’re looking for a delicious vegetable, garden grown cucumbers are hard to beat. Growing cucumbers on the Canadian prairies can be a little tricky,
