Krista GreenMay 151 minNatural Weed KillerThis natural weed killer recipe uses vinegar, Epsom salts and dish soap. See the results on my weeds sprayed with natural weed killer.
Krista GreenApr 153 minWhat 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 GreenMar 245 minWinter Sowing in Zones 3 & 4Find out how to winter sow seeds in milk jugs or other containers. Included is a winter sowing seed list.
Krista GreenFeb 14 minNo Dig Gardening - How to Make a No Dig Garden BedWhat is no dig gardening anyway? The no dig garden method involves creating a garden on top of the existing ground, without digging to...
Krista GreenJan 293 minGrowing Flowers In Your Vegetable Garden - NasturtiumsNasturtiums act as a ground cover keeping weeds at bay. Pollinators, hummingbirds and ladybugs all love this bright, beautiful flower.
Krista GreenJan 36 minWhen to Start Seeds Indoors - With Free Printable Seeding GuideFree printable guide with ideal dates for when to start seeds indoors in Alberta and other zone 3 garden climates.
Krista GreenJun 17, 20214 minHow 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 GreenMay 12, 20213 minHow to Prepare Garden Soil For PlantingGarden 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 GreenMar 24, 20215 minHow to Grow Plants From Seeds - A Step by Step GuideFind your step by step guide with all you need to know about how to grow plants from seed indoors.
Krista GreenMar 19, 20212 minWhen to Uncover StrawberriesTo figure out when to uncover strawberries in the spring, pull the straw or mulch to the side and check for new growth.
Krista GreenMar 10, 20212 minWhat Seeds to Start Indoors and What to Direct SowHere is a list of what seeds to start indoors and what to direct sow outdoors in growing zones 2 - 4 of Canada or other similar cool garden
Krista GreenMar 9, 20213 minAlberta Planting CalendarKnowing when to plant your vegetable garden in zone 3 is important to the success of your garden. Find your Alberta planting calendar here.
Krista GreenJan 26, 20216 min11 Easy Vegetables to Grow in CanadaThese 11 easy vegetables to grow in Canada are perfect vegetables for beginner gardeners to grow in containers or in their gardens.
Krista GreenJan 5, 20215 min6 Things to Consider When Planning a Vegetable Garden From ScratchHow to build and plan a vegetable garden from scratch including the best soil for vegetable gardens, raised beds vs. in ground gardens, the
Krista GreenJan 2, 20212 minWhat Are Plant Zones Anyway?What plant zones are and how to tell what hardiness zone you are in depends on your coldest temperature throughout the year.
Krista GreenOct 7, 20205 minHow to Improve Your Garden SoilLearn how to test and amend your vegetable garden soil. Find amendment ideas for your alkaline or acidic soil.
Krista GreenSep 30, 20203 minMy 10 Favourite Gardening Tools From AmazonThe best garden tools for gardening. Check out what gardening tools I use for weeding, digging, planting, watering, harvesting and pruning.
Krista GreenSep 21, 20203 minHow to Ripen Green TomatoesThere are many incorrect myths on how tomatoes ripen. Lets take a look at some of them. Fiction - Tomatoes need sunlight to ripen. Fact -
Krista GreenSep 4, 20202 minMy Favourite Products for Growing IndoorsSupplies I use for starting seeds and growing indoors including an indoor greenhouse, grow lights, a light timer and a mat.
Krista GreenJun 25, 20201 minVegetables That Grow Quickly | Can be Planted Late SpringVegetables with 60 days or less to maturity that can be planted in late spring or early summer include: beans beets bunching onions carrots