Plant These 6 Fall Crops Now for a Last-Minute Harvest!
We typically associate September with harvest season here in Edmonton, but you can still sneak in one last round of crops before winter! While most crops need a bit more time to grow, some
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We typically associate September with harvest season here in Edmonton, but you can still sneak in one last round of crops before winter! While most crops need a bit more time to grow, some
Is there anything more frustrating than excitedly picking your first harvest of tomatoes, only to discover they’ve got soggy, rotten bottoms? Gross! Now, if you’re new to vegetable gardening, you might panic and assume this
Proper watering is absolutely essential if you want to grow healthy plants. If your watering is sub-par, it doesn’t matter if your plants are getting the perfect amount of sun, plenty of fertilizer, or any
We certainly experience the extremes of every season here in Edmonton! Freezing winters, rainy springs, spectacularly colourful autumns, and summer heat waves are all par for the course. While we can cool down during a
When life gets overwhelming, it’s essential to rest, relax, and recharge. Designing a space in your backyard dedicated to wellness is a great way to connect with nature and care for yourself. You can go
A beautifully curated flower arrangement is always a perfect gift for Mom, but flower shops can be an absolute zoo on Mother’s Day! If you want to be sure you get the perfect bouquet and
How could you not love perennials? All you have to do is plant them once, make sure they’re adequately watered and fertilized, and you’ll have beautiful blooms and vibrant foliage year after year. Sure, there’s
“Colour is my day-long obsession, joy, and torment.” – Claude Monet As gardeners, we sometimes play the role of landscape architects, sometimes decorators, and often the role of painters. But instead of painting
After a long, cold and grey Edmonton winter, we could all use a little more colour in our lives. These first few weeks of spring bring just enough sunshine to start getting excited about
Just when the whirlwind of winter holidays is over, and things start to relax, March swoops in and a flurry of spring tasks and to-dos, pulling us in every direction. From spring cleaning to
Photo credit: greenvalleygardencentre.com It’s almost time to get planting, and we have some stunning new annuals growing in our Sherwood Park greenhouses for you to add to your garden! We’re bringing in specialty calibrachoas,
It’s jarring how quickly summer has gone, and fall has arrived. If you have mason jars lying around, turn them into great fall decor pieces for your home, porch, and garden. Mason Jar
Squash is the unsung hero of autumnal dinner tables. Its texture and flavour make it an ideal versatile ingredient for every course of your Thanksgiving feast. Quash your Thanksgiving dinner stress with these delicious squash
You probably know Salisbury as your go-to place to buy local plants in Edmonton, but it’s a great spot for gifts as well! We’ve got so much more than just houseplants in stock (though, we
We’re always on the hunt for easy, creative outdoor decor ideas for the holidays, and this gnome garden tutorial totally fits the bill! Now, this is not your typical gnome garden””instead of a garden full
If you thought poinsettia colour varieties were limited to just plain red, white and pink, think again! There’s a crazy amount of new poinsettia styles available, with splashes and sparkles of all sorts of different
There seems to be an ongoing debate on real vs artificial Christmas trees and which are the superior purchase. Truthfully, there is a case for both sides, and while I’m quite partial to real trees,
It’s that time of year again””my favourite annual blog feature””Salisbury’s countdown of the top Christmas tree decorating trends for 2020! Like many of my friends here in Sherwood Park, after making it through this rollercoaster
As soon as things start to freeze up and my outdoor garden goes on winter break, I scratch the gardening itch by decking out the house in fresh evergreen decor for the holidays. Indoors and
Halloween is going to be looking a little different this year, and like many other parents, I’ve been trying to come up with some good family-friendly activities to enjoy with the kids as an alternative
Mums have long been regarded as the best flowers for fall colour, but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing! Don’t get us wrong””we love mums””but it’s nice to have some variety
You may have already heard the story behind the poinsettia, but there are quite a few other plants we associate with Christmas. Have you ever stopped and wondered why the heck we chop down a
The gift of a plant signifies a celebration of life to the recipient. Traditional holiday gift plants are foolproof choices. You can give one with confidence to even the trickiest recipients on your list. (What
If you’ve got some gardeners in your life that you need to buy gifts for this year, look no further than Salisbury for all the latest gardener swag. With spring just around the corner ““
Read through our Growing Guides for tips to enrich your garden!