What is the Best Soil for a Raised Vegetable Garden?
Tips for growing vegetables in zone 3 - From Calgary, Alberta
Zone 3 vegetable gardening tips for both the beginner and advanced gardener to help you grow everything from tomatoes to cucumbers and leeks, more successfully in this challenging climate.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

The 10 Top Tips for Growing Tomatoes
10 Tips on growing the best tomatoes! Learn tips and tricks fro growing tomatoes in zone 3.