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Krista Green
Apr 14, 20223 min read
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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Krista Green
Mar 31, 20224 min read
A Step-by-step Guide on Growing 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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Krista Green
Mar 24, 20225 min read
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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Krista Green
Mar 17, 20223 min read
A Complete Guide to Planting & 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
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Krista Green
Mar 7, 20223 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Mushrooms in Canada
How to grow mushrooms outdoors at home in Canada using a blue oyster or wine cap mushroom spawn kit.
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Krista Green
Feb 8, 20224 min read
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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Krista Green
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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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Krista Green
Jan 29, 20223 min read
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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Krista Green
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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 random...
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Krista Green
Jan 19, 20223 min read
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
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Krista Green
Jan 13, 20226 min read
The Best Tips for Planting & Growing Onions
These 3 tips will help you grow larger onions in your garden. Learn about short day vs. long day onions and what is better, seed or set.
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Krista Green
Jan 3, 20226 min read
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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Krista Green
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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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Krista Green
Jun 17, 20214 min read
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
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Krista Green
May 27, 20214 min read
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.
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Krista Green
May 20, 20213 min read
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
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Krista Green
May 12, 20213 min read
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
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Krista Green
May 3, 20213 min read
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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Krista Green
Apr 22, 20214 min read
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
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Krista Green
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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.
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Krista Green
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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.
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Krista Green
Mar 24, 20215 min read
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.
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Krista Green
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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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Krista Green
Mar 17, 20216 min read
The 10 Top Tips for Growing Tomatoes
10 Tips on growing the best tomatoes! Learn tips and tricks fro growing tomatoes in zone 3.
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