Growing Annuals
Annual flowers are delightful! They bring constant colour to the garden with their bright and dramatic hues as perennials fade in and out in their season of bloom. Join in and explore the many kinds of annual flowers available to us in our growing zone and how to grow them well.
How to Put Away Hoses and Rain Barrels in the Fall
Ice is a Threat to Watering Systems Gardens in plant growing zones 5 and under face annual winter freezing temperatures that can damage watering systems.
How to Prepare a Great Planting Hole
Most people look at Fall as the last gardening season of the year, but I think of Fall as the first, because really, everything you
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Follow the simply and helpful tips on how to prepare your garden for winter to ensure your food and flowers grow easily next spring!
6 Quick Tips for a Pollinator-Friendly Garden
Use These 6 tips to Grow a Your Pollinator Garden The size of your garden doesn’t matter to pollinators, it can be on a balcony,
From Seed to Bloom: Understanding the Fascinating World of Annual Plants
Annuals are excellent garden plants. They work well solo or in combination with perennials and biennials. Annuals are plants that complete their lifecycle in one growing
6+ Front Door Planter Ideas to Make Your Entrance Shine [+ Downloadable Charts]
Here are the best front door planter ideas to help brighten up your entrance this spring and summer.
Marigolds: A Simple and Easy Plant for Any Sunny Garden
If you’re passionate about gardening, want a stunning addition to your garden, or are looking for simple flowers to grow, Marigolds could be a perfect
A Complete Guide to Growing Pansies and Violas, and Their New Panola Cousins
Whether you’re looking to grow pansies from seed, move your pansies out of pots, or have no idea where to start but you just know
7+ Simple and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Slugs
Garden slug problems can be frustrating, and they can suck the joy out of gardening as they can quickly become an issue if not dealt
The Complete Guide to Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening is a fantastic way to improve your gardening success, especially in colder Zone 3 and 4 climates like Alberta. I have put
11+ Practical Tips for Starting Plants from Seed
How do you start plants from seed? I am in awe of how plants unfold from seed to maturity. I like to say it’s magical,
What are Plant Hardiness Zones & How do They Work?
Plant hardiness zones are a powerful tool for professional and home gardeners. I always use them to help guide perennial plant choices for my garden.
