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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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

June 2024 5 min read

Weeds, Weeds, Weeds

Weeds are often the bane of any gardener’s existence. These 6 noxious weeds are likely to give you some major headaches if they show up in your yard or garden so make sure to keep them in check.

May 2024 5 min read

The Low Down on Spring Pruning

Spring can be a great time to trim back some of your perennial shrubs and bushes. Read on to find out more about which shrubs to trim, what tools to use, and a little information on best practices.

April 2024 6 min read

Top Five Tools for Gardeners

Gardening is one of those hobbies that has a pretty low barrier for entry. All you really need is a swath of soil (that you’re allowed to dig around in), access to water, some sunlight, and some seeds or plants. But when it comes to tools for gardening, the possibilities seem to be endless. You could stand in the seasonal aisle for eons wondering which tools you need, what some of them are even for and why anyone would pay that much for it. Does that standing weed tool really make gardening THAT much easier? Don’t worry! To make it a little easier for you to get started on your gardening journey, here is my top 5 list of tools every gardener needs:

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