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 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,
How to Grow Garlic in Alberta and on the Prairies
Garlic is a fragrant and delicious addition to most savoury dishes, but growing garlic can be quite difficult. If you are looking for a complete
The Best Annual & Perennial Flowers for Your Zone 3/4 Pollinator Garden [+ Free Pollinator Reference Chart]
Supporting pollinators and developing pollinator gardens has become a passion for gardeners at home and at the community level. Do you ever wonder which flowers
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?
Spring Garden Cleanup that Protects Pollinators
Isn’t the warm weather lovely?!?! As spring settles in, the pull to get into our gardens is powerful. Previously, it was thought that the earlier
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. Gardening is no longer exclusive to those with
When to Plant a Successful Vegetable Garden in Alberta or any Other Zone 3-4 Growing Zone [+ Downloadable Chart]
Alberta and the rest of the Canadian Prairies are perfect for growing vegetables. Summer’s extended day length and big skies pour down sunshine, making vegetables
How To Plan & Design a Garden in 4 Simple Steps
Planning and designing a garden can be a difficult task. You need to know where in your yard there is more or less sun, protection
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
What is Mulch? Making Gardening Magic with Mulch
Ever wondered what one of the golden tickets is to decrease your gardening workload and be great for your garden at the same time? Using
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
