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.
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?
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
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
Learning how to grow tomatoes is incredibly rewarding and, for tomato lovers, there is NOTHING like a fresh off-the-vine-tomato. Wondering exactly how to grow great
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
