Tips for Growing Vegetables in the Northern Zone

Krista Green

Sep 7
4 min

Unique Camping Options - Camp at a Homestead

Unique opportunities for camping in Alberta, Canada and US. Find the best camping spots in Alberta along with other parts of Canada here.

Krista Green

Aug 23
4 min

A Guide to Growing Cold Hardy Plants Under Cover - Unheated Greenhouse Growing

I remember the day I found out that it is possible to grow cold hardy vegetables before and after my first and last frost dates. I was...

Tony Manhart

Jul 19
5 min

Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Zone 3: Top 5 Favorite Cold Climate Fruit Trees

Learn what fruit trees grow in cold climates here, including a list of the best zone 3 apple trees, pear trees, plum trees and apricot trees

Krista Green

May 14
1 min

Natural Weed Killer

This natural weed killer recipe uses vinegar, Epsom salts and dish soap. See the results on my weeds sprayed with natural weed killer.

Krista Green

Apr 14
3 min

What is the Best Soil for a Raised Vegetable Garden?

The best soil for vegetable garden in raised bed is a mix of 1/3 topsoil, 1/3 compost and 1/3 peat moss (or coconut fiber).

Krista Green

Mar 31
4 min

A Step-by-step Guide on How to Grow Asparagus

Learn how to grow asparagus from seed or crown in your garden or raised bed including how to plant asparagus and harvesting asparagus.

Krista Green

Mar 24
5 min

Winter Sowing in Zones 3 & 4

Find out how to winter sow seeds in milk jugs or other containers. Included is a winter sowing seed list.

Krista Green

Mar 17
3 min

A Complete Guide to Growing Bush Beans

A complete guide on growing beans from seed in pots or in your garden including everything from when to plant bean seeds to companion plants

Krista Green

Mar 7
3 min

How to Start a Mushroom Garden

How to grow mushrooms outdoors at home in Canada using a blue oyster or wine cap mushroom spawn kit.

Krista Green

Feb 8
4 min

How to Grow Celery in Zone 3

A guide to growing celery from seed in your vegetable garden or in containers. The best condition for growing celery is moist, rich soil.

Krista Green

Feb 1
4 min

No Dig Gardening - How to Make a No Dig Garden Bed

What is no dig gardening anyway? The no dig garden method involves creating a garden on top of the existing ground, without digging to...

Krista Green

Jan 29
3 min

Growing Flowers In Your Vegetable Garden - Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums act as a ground cover keeping weeds at bay. Pollinators, hummingbirds and ladybugs all love this bright, beautiful flower.

Krista Green

Jan 25
2 min

Vegetable & Herb Seed Checklist

Have you ever gone to purchase your garden seeds and had no idea what you actually need, so you end up impulse buying all kinds of seeds...

Krista Green

Jan 19
3 min

7 Tips for Growing Leeks

7 tips for growing leeks from seed in zone 3, vegetable gardens from a Calgary, Alberta gardener. Learn when to start your leek seeds indoo

Krista Green

Jan 13
6 min

The Best Tips for Growing Onions in Canada

When growing onions in your garden be sure you are growing the correct variety for your location. Long day onions should be selected if you

Krista Green

Jan 3
6 min

When to Start Seeds Indoors - With Free Printable Seeding Guide

Free printable guide with ideal dates for when to start seeds indoors in Alberta and other zone 3 garden climates.

Krista Green

Jun 23, 2021
2 min

How to Make Strawberry Rock Bird Deterrents

Use acrylic craft paint and shellac to make strawberry bird decoy rocks for your garden. Stop birds from eating your strawberries with thes

Krista Green

Jun 17, 2021
4 min

How Often Should I Water My Garden?

How often you should water your vegetable garden, containers and raised beds in the summer depends on the weather, soil and mulch. Most gar

Krista Green

May 27, 2021
4 min

15 Items to Record in Every Garden Journal

Garden journaling ideas and tips with a free printable on what to include in your garden journal pages.

Krista Green

May 20, 2021
3 min

DIY Garden Row Covers For Raised Beds

Directions and supply list for building your own DIY row cover over your raised garden bed to protect your plants from pests as well as cold

Krista Green

May 12, 2021
3 min

How to Prepare Garden Soil For Planting

Garden soil is the foundation for a successful garden. Tips for how to prepare vegetable garden soil for planting each spring as well as a

Krista Green

May 3, 2021
3 min

Mother's Day Gifts for the Gardening Mom

10 perfect Mother's Day gifts to order online for the gardening mother in your life.

Krista Green

Apr 22, 2021
4 min

A Complete Guide to Growing Peas From Seed

Direct sow peas in a full sun location with well drained soil up to one month prior to last frost. Plant 1 inch apart and 3/4 to 1 inch dee

Krista Green

Apr 7, 2021
3 min

9 Tips for Growing Beets

Growing beets from seed is easy to do in your garden, raised bed or container. The best conditions for growing beets is loose soil.