The Colours of Autumn
I’m a little fascinated by the annual fanfare about the fall season. Think about it. Upon the first snowfall of winter, everyone is atwitter about the holidays. In spring, it’s the relief of being done
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I’m a little fascinated by the annual fanfare about the fall season. Think about it. Upon the first snowfall of winter, everyone is atwitter about the holidays. In spring, it’s the relief of being done
The temperatures may be dipping, but don’t drop your trowel just yet””these cool season vegetables and herbs are still totally viable through autumn in Edmonton. While we tend to associate fresh garden vegetables with summer
A lot of people are quick to assume that fall is when the gardening season starts to wind down, but that couldn’t be further from the truth””fall planting is where it’s at. I always look
Succulent Pumpkin Planters By Rob Sproule My Method Prep the Pumpkin Prep the Succulents “There are three things I’ve learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.” – Linus Let’s face
What’s a Teal Pumpkin? By Rob Sproule What’s the Teal Pumpkin about? Other Halloween Options Spread the Word First, a caveat. I’m taking a break from my standard gardening fare to talk about a cause
Your Fall Gardening Checklist By, Rob Sproule Garden Surgery Plant Fall Bulbs Make your Bed Deal with your Pots Put the Rake Away Service Your Mower There’s a saying in retail businesses that you “close
Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Carving by Rob Sproule Forget ghouls. Carving pumpkins with little kids can be the scariest thing about Halloween. With 3 boys in it, my house doubled as a wolf-den and, thinking back, I
Winterizing Made Easy by Rob Sproule Months ago I read something that stuck in my brain like old gum. While young people (under 40 in this case) love gardening more than standard “hell-in-a-handbasket” hype
Fall Garlic Planting Guide by Rob Sproule When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to compete with the staggering health benefits of the humble garlic clove. It’s endured as a go-to cure-all for
Fall Lawn Care by Rob Sproule Few things are better than walking through a cool fall day, crunching leaves at your feet and crisp dry air at your nose. While our heads
Planting Fall Bulbs by Rob Sproule Which Fall Bulbs Work Best? Planting Your Bulbs While the Bulbs are Growing After the Bulbs are Finished When it comes to the garden, May is
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
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
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