Making Mason Jar Terrariums
Mason Jar Terrariums by Rob Sproule Over the winter we can often feel very far removed from the life and vitality that filled our summer days. When we can’t get into the garden
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Mason Jar Terrariums by Rob Sproule Over the winter we can often feel very far removed from the life and vitality that filled our summer days. When we can’t get into the garden
Give our Bees a Break by Rob Sproule When I was young the sound of a still, sunny, summer day in the garden was the intoxicating buzz of bees, dancing among the flowers on
Fall Mums by Rob Sproule Choosing your Mum Growing your Mum History of the Mum In garden centers, box stores, grocery stores, and even gas stations around Edmonton, mums are the most famous of fall
Rooted in History: A Reflection on Gardening in Alberta by Rob Sproule This isn’t going to be my usual kind of column. I’m not going to tell you how best to prune an
Winterizing Chores Made Easy by Rob Sproule Winterizing your Pots Winterizing the Lawn Watering When it comes to gardening chores, there are “should” do’s and “can” do’s. “Should” do’s are often a massive list
The Basics of Fresh Evergreen Boughs by Rob Sproule, Scent is the most intimate of human senses. A soothing scent can bring back tender memories and instantly comfort us. In the garden,
Fall Tree Planting By Rob Sproule ҬThe Best Time to Plant Preparing the Ground Giving Your Tree the Best Start A yard without trees is like a home without walls. The floor and furnishings
Dealing with Late Blight on Potatoes by Rob Sproule From 1740 to 1741 in Ireland approximately 1 million people starved to death as the potatoes they relied on rotted in the fields. Like
Growing Orchids Isn’t as Scary as you think by Rob Sproule Few plants capture our imagination, delight, and awe like an orchid. Whether it’s their deliciously symmetrical beauty or their tantalizing rarity, orchids
by Rob Sproule I love this plant. I loved it as a kid when it was magical. Now as an adult, understanding the science of how evolved it is, it’s still magical. Dionaea
Grow Your Own Citrus: Even in Alberta by Rob Sproule The Best Varieties to Grow Caring for Your Citrus Calamondin Oranges According to Feng Shui, a citrus plant wards off negative forces in the
Taking Care of your Poinsettia by Rob Sproule The exuberant red of a lush poinsettia says Christmas like nothing else can. How a humble, roadside Mexican plant became one of our most
Growing the Perfect Apple by Rob Sproule There’s nothing better than plucking a ripe apple right off the tree. While this isn’t the Okanagan, there are dozens of varieties of apples that are
Growing Broccoli and Cauliflower from Seed by Rob Sproule Broccoli is one of the most vitamin rich vegetables we can grow. They are overflowing with vitamin A and C, especially when eaten
Grow Your Own Onions by Rob Sproule Onions are one of the world’s most ancient vegetables. Bronze age archaeological sites in Asia have revealed traces of onion cultivation alongside figs and dates. The
Growing Parsley, Thyme, & Oregano: The Early Herbs by Rob Sproule From Seed to Seedling From Seedling to Eating Harvesting and Uses Being able to add fresh herbs to your dishes is a wonderful way
Growing Cucumbers from Seed by Rob Sproule -watch Rob’s video tips on growing your own food Cucumbers are a classic garden vegetable that are enjoying a surge in popularity in recent years thanks
Grow Your Own Peppers and Eggplant By: Rob Sproule From Seed to Seedling From Seedling to Harvest Harvesting and Uses The vegetables that need to be seeded indoors the earliest tend to be tropical varieties
Growing Watermelon from Seed by Rob Sproule Watermelons are a marquis fruit that have the unfortunate reputation of being impossible to grow in Alberta. Nothing is impossible if you know the tricks! The
Growing Tomatoes from Seed by Rob Sproule If you plan to grow a tomato plant this summer you’re in excellent company. 95% of vegetable gardeners in Canada grow at least one of
Growing Zucchini & Other Squash by Rob Sproule Squash can be a pretty intimidating vegetable to grow considering that they can grow to be the size of a small car. Fear not, because
Few plants capture our imagination, delight, and awe like an orchid. Whether it’s their deliciously symmetrical beauty or their tantalizing rarity, orchids bring presence and pride into the home like no other houseplant can. When
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