Tag: Gardening
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Trust the Process
In the depths of winter, it’s easy to overlook the significance of dormant plants in the garden. Despite the harsh breezes and mountains of snow, leaving perennials standing provides essential shelter, food, and structure, even if you can’t see it yourself. It’s a good reminder to trust the natural processes of growth and rest.
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What Worked, What Didn’t: Reflecting on This Year’s Garden
Summer 2025 turned out to be a bit of a strange one. Nevertheless, it was still exciting to see how my garden grew and changed this year. I’m going to share with you some of the highlights and lessons learned after the 2025 gardening season.
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The Best Bulbs to Plant in Fall for Gorgeous Spring Blooms
You might think I’m a little ahead of myself, preparing for spring before the snow even starts to fall? But trust me, it’s not crazy at all! A little effort now, while you’re already winding down your garden for winter, can make springtime blooms easier and more spectacular than ever.
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Late Summer Pruning: How to Maintain Healthy Growth in Your Garden
Pruning isn’t just about tidiness—it boosts plant health, encourages blooms, and prepares your garden for the next season. Learn which plants benefit from a late summer trim, what to avoid cutting back, and how to keep your garden thriving into fall.
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Garden Maintenance Mid-Season Checklist
Keeping Your Garden Thriving Through the Summer Peak. July is a critical turning point in the season. One must take action now or risk burnout (to plants and gardeners alike). Here are some tips and reminders to keep your garden healthy and to give you some downtime to actually enjoy your yard.
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Colorful Blooms: Best Flowers to Plant for Midsummer Beauty
In Edmonton, gardeners eagerly await spring’s blooms. But what about when those die off? Flowers, like zinnias, coneflowers, daylilies and more, provide color and support pollinators throughout the hotter months as well. Read on to find out how you can keep your garden blooming all summer long!
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Troubleshooting Common Garden Pests and Diseases
Gardening in Edmonton is no easy feat. With our shorter growing season, unpredictable spring frosts, and dry summers, local flora are already working hard to thrive. Add in a few persistent pests or sneaky diseases when the humidity spikes, and things can go sideways fast. But don’t worry—a little knowledge and quick action can go…
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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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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…
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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…
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