Growing 101
Fall isn’t an ending—it’s an invitation to protect and preserve the web of life that will reawaken come springtime. As leaves turn gold and a crisp breeze whispers through fading blooms, your backyard can
The air is crisp, the leaves burn gold and crimson, and the first frost etches lace across your lawn. While many assume the arrival of October means the garden is finished for the year, those
Vertical gardening for small spaces is more than just a trend—it’s a lifeline for city dwellers craving the joy of greenery in apartments and condos where every square foot matters. If you live in a
If you’ve ever wished your spring planting could feel less rushed, you’re not alone. Raised garden beds for spring planting doesn’t have to be a scramble to assemble when the weather finally warms. The smartest
If you’ve never thought of your fall garden as a canvas, now’s the perfect time to try! Autumn offers something magical for gardeners—it’s not just about cutting back and cleaning up before winter.
Learning how to store dahlia tubers is essential if you want to enjoy their spectacular blooms year after year. Dahlias are stunning but tender plants; they can’t survive frost in colder climates. Instead of letting
Learn how to pick it, store it, carve it, display it and eat it.
This Pumpkin Pie recipe will have your mouth watering. Make the best out of your garden-grown pumpkins… Fine, store bought will do, I guess.
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
As most of us gardening folk know, spring and summer are not the only times we can have fresh cut flowers in the house. Fall is a fantastic season to take a “snip trip” to
The tradition of decorating the table with fresh-cut floral centrepieces for big celebratory feasts has endured for centuries! There’s an unmatched beauty to floral arrangements, so they should be your go-to for making special occasions
We love soaking in the spectacular scenery and colours of fall, but we always feel a bit wistful watching our summer flowers fade, and the leaves fall from the trees. Wouldn’t it be nice if
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
Well folks, it’s October. The province has seen its first taste of snow for the year, and the Halloween candy aisles are dwarfing the produce aisles in every grocery story. While the city of Edmonton
After a full season of hot Alberta sun, our gardens aren’t looking as spry as they once were. So, it’s only natural that, in fall, that we start to feel a little bittersweet, already mourning
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
Fresh, bright blossoms instantly add excitement and vivacity to any backyard landscape. There’s just something so uplifting about the display of colour and texture you can achieve with a flower garden.
Your Harvesting Calendar Spring Summer Fall “Be patient and wait for due harvest.” Lailah Gifty Akita The best part of vegetable gardening has to be the harvest. There’s just nothing like finally being able to
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
Dos and Don’ts for Freezing your Harvest By Rob Sproule Why Freeze the Excess Freezing 101 Blanching “Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.” – Bethenny Frankel Why Freeze the
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
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