Garden Journal

April 2025 3 min read

Creating a Thriving Herb Garden

Have you ever thought about growing herbs? Herbs are an easy, beautiful and aromatic category of plant to grow both indoor and outdoors!

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February 2025 5 min read

Seed Organization Tips and Tricks

Did you know that your garden seeds can expire? Me neither. Seeds actually have a “shelf life” and I’m here to tell you a bit more about how long seeds generally last and what you can do to ensure you use them in a timely manner and to store them in a way that will improve their viability.

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January 2025 5 min read

Gardening for Wildlife:

When you think of pollinators, most people think of bees, but there are many other creatures that also do the very important job of pollinating including bees, butterflies, moths, birds, other insects such as beetles and flies, and even bats. Read to find out more about how you can attract more pollinators your garden this season.

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December 2024 5 min read

Container Gardening for Small Spaces

Gardens come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are purpose made, rectangular and vast with room for everything to be evenly spaced in rows. Some are an afterthought, small squares cordoned off from the rest of the yard with a makeshift “fence” (for example, a 2×4 lying lengthwise half buried in the soil). Others still don’t have any room for a permanent garden. Perhaps their yard is dominated by an expansive patio or deck. Some outdoor spaces are limited to just a balcony. All this is to say, whatever your garden looks like, big or small, don’t be discouraged, there is always space to grow!

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October 2024 5 min read

From Garden to Pantry

We have reached the point where one must start to think about what they are going to do with all of the fruits and veggies they have harvested. Luckily, there are several ways that you can prepare your garden’s bounty so that you can enjoy nutrient rich produce all winter long.

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September 2024 4 min read

Fall Cleanup:

Fall comes fast in Edmonton. Although the weather is still balmy today, don’t let the cold weather creep up on you! Now is the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the winter.

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August 2024 3 min read

Extending Your Harvest:

Disappointed in the output from this year’s vegetable garden? There’s still time! Take a look and see what crops you can plant now to harvest before winter comes!

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July 2024 4 min read

Heatwave Survival Guide: Keeping Your Garden (and Gardener) Thriving

This rash of +30, almost 40 degree weather takes a toll on our gardens and the gardeners who take care of them alike. I hope some of the information within this article helps you and your garden to weather the heat a little better.

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July 2024 5 min read

Compost, the Other Black Gold

Compost is the healthiest and most environmentally friendly way to get your plants in ship shape. If you have the time and a desire to learn about composting, this is a great place to start!

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