Growing Food
Oh the joy that freshly grown produce brings to a kitchen table! In this section we will discuss vegetables and fruit that grow in central Alberta.
How to Get Rid of Aphids in Your Garden
Aphids and summer go hand in hand, and they can be particularly bad when a wet spring is followed up by a hot, dry summer.
How to Harvest and Cure Garlic
Garlic has become a trending staple for many home gardeners because of its simplicity to cultivate, its health benefits, and its role as a natural
How to Water Your Garden During Wet Weather
Each growing season has its own personality, some can be really wet, and managing garden watering can be a little tricky when the rain lasts
5+ Reasons Your Cucumber Leaves are Turning Yellow & How to Prevent It
How to Stop Cucumber Leaves from Turning Yellow Cucumbers are a delicious and healthy addition to any garden, but sometimes, yellowing leaves can hinder their
Eight Tips for Transplanting Plants in Your Garden
Transplanting is a routine but essential gardening function. All garden plants, including trees, shrubs, perennial and annual flowers, some vegetables, and many herbs, are transplanted
Transplanting Vegetable Seedlings
Knowing What Vegetable Seedlings Do and Don’t Do Well as Transplants Is excitement building for the upcoming gardening opportunities brought by spring? My focus is
Home Garden Irrigation Options
Are you looking into home garden irrigation options? It can be difficult to know what watering method is best to help your garden thrive. Home
When to Start Seeds Indoors
Indoor Seeding Dates for Vegetables and Annual Flowers Growing a garden is a beautiful way to connect with nature and can be a great source
Seed Germination Testing Methods
How to Perform a Seed Germination Test and Analyze the Results Planting a garden, whether it’s flowers, vegetables, or both, is a rewarding experience, but
How to Store Seeds
Are you a seed collector? I am. I have a way of amassing an impressive collection of seeds that I purchase each spring, plus I
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 Freeze or Dehydrate Herbs
As the weather cools and we harvest what’s left of our gardens, you may be wondering what to do with any surplus of herbs you
