Gardening in the North

White and pink double tulips in bloom, with unopened buds below the flowers

From Bulbs to Blooms: Tulip Planting Tips for G...

In Grande Prairie, zone 3b, plant fall tulip bulbs in late September to early October, in a sunny, well-drained bed, then water and mulch before winter.

From Bulbs to Blooms: Tulip Planting Tips for G...

In Grande Prairie, zone 3b, plant fall tulip bulbs in late September to early October, in a sunny, well-drained bed, then water and mulch before winter.

Rows of potted white hydrangeas in bloom at the Sexsmith garden centre

Hydrangea Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Changing...

If you're looking to mix up your hydrangea blooms, I've put together a short read on some tips we've learnt along the way on how you can mess around in your own backyard, making...

Hydrangea Magic: A Beginner's Guide to Changing...

If you're looking to mix up your hydrangea blooms, I've put together a short read on some tips we've learnt along the way on how you can mess around in your own backyard, making...

Blueberries ripening on a shrub, from green fruit to a first ripe berry

The Next Generation's Bounty: Embracing Homegro...

A short essay on why planting fruit trees at home can reduce grocery costs, support biodiversity, and build a more self-reliant food garden.

The Next Generation's Bounty: Embracing Homegro...

A short essay on why planting fruit trees at home can reduce grocery costs, support biodiversity, and build a more self-reliant food garden.

Ostrich ferns growing along a house in the County of Grande Prairie, photo by Sue Teggart

Ostrich Ferns in Zone 3B: Everything You Need t...

Growing Ostrich Ferns in Northern Alberta, is it achievable?! A resounding YES. We have some tips for you...

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Ostrich Ferns in Zone 3B: Everything You Need t...

Growing Ostrich Ferns in Northern Alberta, is it achievable?! A resounding YES. We have some tips for you...

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Aerial view of a row of blooming ornamental trees and shrubs along a prairie backyard

Keeping Ornamental trees in Zone 3B - Protectin...

Shawns pointers for preparing your ornamental trees for Spring and summer.

Keeping Ornamental trees in Zone 3B - Protectin...

Shawns pointers for preparing your ornamental trees for Spring and summer.

A northern Alberta garden in mid-season, with vegetable beds, a lawn, and a small greenhouse

Preparing Your Garden Beds for Spring: A Guide ...

A zone 3 spring checklist for garden beds: clear debris, loosen and amend the soil, remove weeds, wait until the frost risk has passed, then mulch.

Preparing Your Garden Beds for Spring: A Guide ...

A zone 3 spring checklist for garden beds: clear debris, loosen and amend the soil, remove weeds, wait until the frost risk has passed, then mulch.