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.
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 Which Vegetable Seedlings Thrive and Those That Don’t Do Well as Transplants Is excitement building for the upcoming gardening opportunities brought by spring? My
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
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 Grow Beets in Alberta
The Complete Guide to Growing and Enjoying Beets Beets have been a staple in cultures around the world for centuries. Known for their delicious flavour
How to Prune Tomato Plants in August
Fresh tomatoes are one of the joys of vegetable gardening, and, in my plant zone 3-4 garden, I am very aware that my gardening days
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!