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    Natural Weed Killer
    Krista Green
    • May 15
    • 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.
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    What is the Best Soil for a Raised Vegetable Garden?
    Krista Green
    • Apr 15
    • 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).
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    A Step-by-step Guide on How to Grow Asparagus
    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.
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    Winter Sowing in Zones 3 & 4
    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.
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    A Complete Guide to Growing Bush Beans
    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
    9220
    How to Start a Mushroom Garden
    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.
    5800
    How to Grow Celery in Zone 3
    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.
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    No Dig Gardening - How to Make a No Dig Garden Bed
    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...
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    Growing Flowers In Your Vegetable Garden - Nasturtiums
    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.
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    Vegetable & Herb Seed Checklist
    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...
    8970
    7 Tips for Growing Leeks
    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
    9300
    The Best Tips for Growing Onions in Canada
    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
    8,5946
    When to Start Seeds Indoors - With Free Printable Seeding Guide
    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.
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    How to Make Strawberry Rock Bird Deterrents
    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
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    How Often Should I Water My Garden?
    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
    1,7120
    15 Items to Record in Every Garden Journal
    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.
    1,4832
    DIY Garden Row Covers For Raised Beds
    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
    1,0690
    How to Prepare Garden Soil For Planting
    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
    1,3320
    Mother's Day Gifts for the Gardening Mom
    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.
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    A Complete Guide to Growing Peas From Seed
    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
    3,5810
    9 Tips for Growing Beets
    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.
    2,0570
    How to Grow Cilantro From Seed
    Krista Green
    • Mar 31, 2021
    • 3 min

    How to Grow Cilantro From Seed

    A detailed guide on growing cilantro from seed in a pot or outdoors in your garden, succession planting cilantro and best companion plants.
    1,0240
    How to Grow Plants From Seeds - A Step by Step Guide
    Krista Green
    • Mar 24, 2021
    • 5 min

    How to Grow Plants From Seeds - A Step by Step Guide

    Find your step by step guide with all you need to know about how to grow plants from seed indoors.
    1,1920
    When to Uncover Strawberries
    Krista Green
    • Mar 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    When to Uncover Strawberries

    To figure out when to uncover strawberries in the spring, pull the straw or mulch to the side and check for new growth.
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