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Krista Green
Oct 163 min read
How to Store Carrots Over Winter
If you have a cold room, carrots can be stored in slightly moistened sand or wood shavings. Without a cold room, it is necessary to store ca
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Krista Green
Mar 152 min read
How to Prevent Potato Scab
A specific strain of bacteria is responsible for causing potato scab to form on potatoes. Prevent potato scab by lowering soil pH with sulf
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Krista Green
Dec 15, 20236 min read
Hydroponic Grow Systems for Growing Vegetables
What gardener does not want to keep growing food all year round? Maybe you thought this was not possible in the zone 3 gardening...
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Krista Green
Nov 21, 20236 min read
My Personal Garden Soil Analysis & Solutions
Suggestions for amending prairie vegetable garden soil with high pH, low nitrogen levels and high salinity.
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Krista Green
Apr 25, 20235 min read
4 Signs it is Time to Repot Your Seedlings
As your plants or seedlings grow, it is important to recognize the signs of when to transplant the seedlings into bigger pots. Learn to...
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Krista Green
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Growing a Three Sisters Garden
What is a 3 Sisters Garden? A "3 sisters" garden is composed of corn, pole beans, and squash. These three vegetables are grown together...
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Krista Green
Mar 29, 20237 min read
A Guide to Vegetable Gardening For Beginners
Learn how to grow vegetables in a garden or container. Find out what seed varieties grow well, the best soil for growing veggies and when to
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Krista Green
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Tips for Gardening in Alberta
Gardening in Alberta can be challenging. Here are some of the best vegetables to grow in Alberta along with herbs to grow in Alberta.
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Krista Green
Feb 2, 20234 min read
My Favourite Products for Growing Indoors
Supplies I use for starting seeds and growing indoors including an indoor greenhouse, grow lights, a light timer and a mat.
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Krista Green
Nov 1, 20223 min read
How to Store Vegetable Seeds
Learn how to store vegetable seeds for long term at home. Storing seeds over the winter properly improves germination rates.
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Krista Green
Oct 25, 20225 min read
How to Improve Your Garden Soil
Learn how to test and amend your
vegetable garden soil. Find amendment ideas for your alkaline or acidic soil.
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Krista Green
May 14, 20222 min read
Natural Weed Killer
This natural weed killer recipe uses vinegar, Epsom salts and dish soap. See the results on my weeds sprayed with natural weed killer.
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Krista Green
Apr 14, 20223 min read
What is the Best Soil for a Raised Vegetable Garden?
The best soil for vegetable garden in raised bed is a mix of 1/3 topsoil, 1/3 compost and 1/3 peat moss (or coconut fiber).
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Krista Green
Mar 24, 20225 min read
Winter Sowing in Zones 3 & 4
Find out how to winter sow seeds in milk jugs or other containers. Included is a winter sowing seed list.
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Krista Green
Feb 1, 20224 min read
No Dig Gardening - How to Make a No Dig Garden Bed
What is no dig gardening anyway? The no dig garden method involves creating a garden on top of the existing ground, without digging to...
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Krista Green
Jan 29, 20223 min read
Growing Flowers In Your Vegetable Garden - Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums act as a ground cover keeping weeds at bay. Pollinators, hummingbirds and ladybugs all love this bright, beautiful flower.
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Krista Green
Jan 3, 20226 min read
When to Start Seeds Indoors - With Free Printable Seeding Guide
Free printable guide with ideal dates for when to start seeds indoors in Alberta and other zone 3 garden climates.
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Krista Green
Jun 17, 20214 min read
How Often Should I Water My Garden?
How often you should water your vegetable garden, containers and raised beds in the summer depends on the weather, soil and mulch. Most gar
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Krista Green
May 12, 20213 min read
How to Prepare Garden Soil For Planting
Garden soil is the foundation for a successful garden. Tips for how to prepare vegetable garden soil for planting each spring as well as a
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Krista Green
Mar 24, 20215 min read
How to Grow Plants From Seeds - A Step by Step Guide
Find your step by step guide with all you need to know about how to grow plants from seed indoors.
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