The Second Year: 5 Gardening Tips for Sophomore Gardeners
For those of you who made 2020 your year to start your very own garden (and there are many of you!), I put together some valuable gardening tips for your sophomore year of home horticulture.
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For those of you who made 2020 your year to start your very own garden (and there are many of you!), I put together some valuable gardening tips for your sophomore year of home horticulture.
Getting the hang of gardening can be a trial-and-error process, and it certainly isn’t uncommon to encounter a few blunders during our rookie years. We asked folks in the community if they had any stories
Once harvest season rolls around, those of us with apple trees are always scrambling to find creative recipe ideas. One can only eat so many pies, tarts, and crumbles””as delicious as they are, you don’t
You’ve probably heard the buzz about sour cherries and how they’re one of the most potent superfoods on the planet, but you might be a bit confused with how to actually eat them. They aren’t
Tomatoes are one of our favourite things to grow in the garden because they produce such a high yield of edible fruit””the problem is, sometimes we’re left with more than we know what to do
Fresh berries are packed with so much flavour, and the ease with which you can pop them in your mouth makes it seem like you’re eating candy. But unlike berry-flavoured Skittles, actual fresh berries are
Are you unsure of whether you should provide shade for your vegetable garden, or other heat-controlling methods during these scorching summer months? While many plants thrive in bright sunlight, sometimes it can get a bit
Is your veggie garden struggling after this random burst of wet weather in Edmonton? Usually, rainfall is a big win for veggie gardens, but this has been a little extreme! Someone needs to tell Mother
Growing potatoes is always a worthwhile endeavour””I mean, French fries are already the most amazing food known to man, but when they’re garden grown, it’s a whole other level of awesome. Overall, they’re pretty easy
Canada Day is the ideal occasion for a barbecue party. Skip the crowded restaurant patios and rowdy street parties, stock up on hand sanitizer, and throw your own summer bash in the backyard with close
Using edible flowers as ingredients or garnishes for food and drinks is a pretty easy way to transform a dish into a work of art. If you’ve got a special brunch, a birthday, or some
Tomato plants are a super worthwhile gardening project because the amount of harvestable food you get from them is staggering! However, some varieties are a little trickier to grow than others, but the extra effort
The last few years have seen a surge of interest in learning to be more self-sufficient. For some people, this means finding a way to go completely off-grid. But that’s not attainable, nor necessarily desirable,
In its original form, rewilding is the act of allowing nature to take care of itself in our green spaces. Wild spaces tend to be more biodiverse and resilient than areas that have been managed
Not only do they taste great, but they look good too! Tomatoes are a garden favourite around the world and for good reason. The flavour of a fresh homegrown tomato is like the ultimate taste
No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a good time for some tomato-y goodness. In spring and summer, the warmer weather and sunny skies have us craving tomato-studded garden salads and juicy
Geez, what a weird spring. Here in Edmonton, we’re used to the winter sticking around long after the official “first day of spring”, but we’re not used to being stuck inside the whole time. Who
Ever heard of a victory garden? It’s okay if you haven’t “” they haven’t really been in vogue since WWII. But lately, with all the unsettling world news and pressure to stay home, now is
If you’ve never considered growing chicory root before, I highly recommend it, because this cold-hardy plant has incredible anti-inflammatory properties! There are a lot of creative ways to consume it, most notably as a coffee
The benefits of plant-based skincare are pretty astounding “” I mean, there’s clearly a reason all those fancy store-bought face masks and creams are packed with botanical extracts. Instead of shelling out tons of money
Starting an indoor herb garden is a lot easier than most in-home gardening endeavours. In fact, a lot of herbs thrive in the mild, controlled temperature of our homes, provided you’ve got adequate sunlight coming
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
“Yeah, I brew my own beer,” he says as he adjusts his horn-rimmed glasses and tucks his flannel into his skinny jeans. He’s the hipster gardener, and his homegrown hops has been making waves at the local artisans market. Learn the secret to making your own delicious home brew with garden-fresh ingredients in our latest blog!
With the wet weather we’ve been having, the risk of blight is on the rise. Find out how to spot it, and what to do about it.
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!