Bug Series: How to Deal With Birch Leaf Miner
Ah yes, the enemy of the Birch Tree! These crafty little larvae are originally native to Europe, but migrated to certain parts of Canada sometime in the mid-1900’s. Most entomologists agree that it’s not reasonable to expect the eradication of Birch Leaf Miner here in Canada, but many of our own native species have adapted […]
QuickGuide: Starting Your Seeds Indoors
Alberta is not known for having an extensive growing season… which can make it difficult to grow some vegetables, herbs, flowers, or other garden plants from seed to maturity! With only 3-5 months of decent weather to grow in (depending on the year), most gardeners ’round here need to get creative. A quick and easy […]
Your Complete Spring Yard Prep Checklist
Every spring, there are a few of those early days when the sun peeks out, the air warms up, and the snow melts. Gardeners begin to stir and wrestle with the temptation to get gardening, despite their better judgement – after all, the widely touted “False Spring” is an Albertan specialty! Though the ground may still […]
How to Grow a Micro-Clover Lawn
Growing a lawn is becoming less of a societal-must-do and more of a ‘well, I need to put something here‘ question of sustainability and maintenance. Traditional grass lawns require regular upkeep, watering and fertilizer, and that’s something many people just aren’t that interested in doing anymore. What are the alternatives to grass? Here are some […]
How to Care for Your Poinsettia
Everything you need to know to enjoy your Poinsettia for the holiday season!
Quick Guide to Christmas Tree Care
Follow these 3 key steps to ensure your tree stays fresh, keeps it’s needles, and looks great all season long!
7 Ways to Have a Beautiful, Prairie-Hardy Yard (With Plant List!)
Looking for the Plant List? Scroll to Bottom. Spring is here, and many of us are hovering over our yards, waiting to see what survived the prairie winter, and what didn’t. Our chinook-y winters and dry summers can make it challenging to have the yard of your dreams, but with the right plants, and […]
What Is The Difference Between Organic and Synthetic Fertilizers?
It’s pretty easy to get overwhelmed by all the options in the fertilizer aisle! While it may appear all the packages are repeats of one another, the real difference comes down to the ingredients and how they are sourced. You may notice that one fertilizer for tomatoes has a completely different ratio of numbers compared […]
Your Complete Fall Cleanup Checklist
Jump Ahead to Free Checklist Download Autumn has arrived, and when the air gets crisp and the leaves begin to turn, gardeners can expect to enjoy a spectrum of beautiful fall colours. This short ‘season’ usually lasts only week or two here in Alberta, and once it’s passed, many gardeners and homeowners are left with […]
Spring & Summer Outdoor Watering Guide
We get a lot of questions from well-intentioned gardeners down here at the greenhouse – vivid descriptions of ‘problem plants’, pictures of sad shrubs, and even bags full of fallen flora will often accompany these advice-seekers, and HANDS DOWN, the most common cause of death-and-disease for outdoor plant care is: wait for it… Not. Enough. […]
