Krista GreenMar 17, 20216 minThe 10 Top Tips for Growing Tomatoes10 Tips on growing the best tomatoes! Learn tips and tricks fro growing tomatoes in zone 3.
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 GreenMar 3, 20214 minThe Best Ways to Fix Leggy Seedlings - How to Prevent Leggy SeedlingsTips on how to fix leggy seedlings include transplanting spindly seedlings deeper into the soil and preventing leggy seedlings.
Krista GreenFeb 24, 20215 minHow to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats For GoodWhile it is lovely to have a house bursting with plants, having a house bursting with fungus gnats is not! The good news is there is a numb
Krista GreenFeb 22, 20213 minHow to Choose the Best Plant FertilizerTo choose the best fertilizer for vegetables, consider that nitrogen = leaf production, phosphorus = root growth, potassium = flower/fruit
Krista GreenFeb 11, 20213 minThe Best Tips for Growing SpinachSpinach is one of those vegetables that actually grows best in a cool climates, so if you will be growing spinach in Canada or other similar
Krista GreenFeb 2, 20214 minBest Places to Buy Garden Seeds in CanadaHere is a list that is by no means exhaustive of Canadian seed companies. Find out my top 3 companies to buy my garden seeds in Canada.
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 20, 20212 minCompanion Planting Chart - With Free PrintableFREE printable companion planting chart perfect for vegetable gardens in Canada, including companion herbs and flowers.
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 GreenNov 10, 20205 minGrowing Strawberries in AlbertaI remember when I was a child, touring a strawberry U-pick place and eating my first taste of that big, juicy, fresh garden-grown...
Krista GreenOct 24, 20203 minEssential Oils for Your Vegetable GardenIf you are not using essential oils for your vegetable garden but are an essential oil user, let me tell you, you are missing out! My favou
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 16, 20205 min10 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for WinterWinter can be long and harsh in the zone 3 climate. Putting a little time and effort into preparing your garden soil in the fall..
Krista GreenSep 10, 20206 minA Beginner's Guide to Saving SeedsSaving seeds from vegetables for next year is both rewarding and fun and one more step towards permaculture and being less dependent on othe
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 GreenAug 25, 20204 minGrowing Garlic in AlbertaA guide to buying, planting, growing and harvesting garlic in zone 3 Alberta including when to harvest garlic scapes and curing garlic.
Krista GreenAug 12, 20204 minA Beginners Guide to Growing LettuceLettuce is one of the most common vegetables to eat fresh and is versatile, easy to grow and bountiful in its harvest. Growing lettuce...
Krista GreenJul 21, 20204 minThe Secret to Growing Better CarrotsTips for growing carrots in containers, raised beds or in-ground gardens. Growing carrot seeds requires consistent moisture.
Krista GreenJun 25, 20205 minTips for Growing Raspberries in AlbertaTips for growing raspberries in Alberta including when to plant raspberries and finding out the difference of primocane vs. floricane.