Tag: Gardening
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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…
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Beginner’s Guide to Starting Your Vegetable Garden
Another dreary Edmonton winter has come and is almost gone. The days of negative temperatures and unexpected snowstorms will soon be replaced by warm and sunny weather. According to the calendar, there are only 19 more days until it is officially spring.
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