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Soil

This is a subject that’s very important for your garden as certain soils and plants will not do well together. Remember to do your research when choosing which plants you will want to grow, as some plants require well-drained soil and other plants will need more water retention. In Central Alberta we generally have clayContinue reading “Soil”

Weeds

You either tolerate them and learn to live with them or you hate them. There is not much genuine love for weeds. From invasive to perennial to simple seedlings, we all get weeds and have to learn how best to deal with them even if it means letting them be. Here are my top 5Continue reading “Weeds”

Vegetable Container Gardening

Let us talk about Vegetable Containers! First there’s lots of information out there on do’s and don’ts of container gardening, let’s start by ignoring this! Whatever you want to grow can be grown in a container and, in fact, they’re now breeding plants specifically for containers to make this easier. I have grown giant SunContinue reading “Vegetable Container Gardening”

Reasons to start your own garden

At the beginning of 2020, the world was hit with a Global Pandemic known as Covid-19. The world went into chaos, the economy took an enormous hit, people started hoarding food, depleting shelves in grocery stores. Of all the reasons to have your own garden, this became more clear during this crisis. If you haveContinue reading “Reasons to start your own garden”

It’s Gardening Time

Now that you’re ready to start your first garden, there are a few things you must consider. One of the most important is the area. You want to choose an area that will give you the best exposure for growing your vegetables. No need to fret if you don’t have a lot of space. NowadaysContinue reading “It’s Gardening Time”

Companion Planting

What is Companion Planting? Companion Planting is planting crops together to not only support the growth of the plants but also to help protect your plants from certain pests and diseases. By planting onions and mint around your brassica, you will naturally help deter cabbage moths. Basil is not just for your pasta sauce butContinue reading “Companion Planting”