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.

The Best Vegetable Companion Planting Chart for Alberta and the Canadian Prairies
Companion Planting is a system of pairing plants together. Some plants are great neighbours and mutually beneficial to one another, and others are not. Companion

How to Understand Fertilizer Labels
Picking the right fertilizer for your plants can be difficult. If you’ve ever wanted to pull your hair out standing in front of fertilizer on

The Ultimate Vegetable Companion Planting Guide from A-Z [+Chart]
How do you decide which plants to grow in the same space? Vegetable companion planting can be tricky, and you want to make sure you

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 the Best Tomatoes in Alberta
Fresh tomatoes are the reason a lot of people garden. Learning how to grow tomatoes is incredibly rewarding, as, for tomato lovers, there is NOTHING

How to Grow Basil in Alberta
Basil is one of the most popular and familiar herbs in North America. Growing basil can be a great way to save money as you

How to Grow Great Cucumbers in Alberta
If you’re looking for a delicious vegetable, garden grown cucumbers are hard to beat, just like home grown tomatoes are the best. Growing cucumbers in