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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...
Krista Green
Apr 25, 20235 min read
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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.
Krista Green
Feb 2, 20234 min read
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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.
Krista Green
May 14, 20222 min read
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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.
Krista Green
Jan 3, 20226 min read
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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
Krista Green
Jun 17, 20214 min read
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When to Uncover Strawberries
To figure out when to uncover strawberries in the spring, pull the straw or mulch to the side and check for new growth.
Krista Green
Mar 19, 20212 min read
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What Seeds to Start Indoors and What to Direct Sow
Here is a list of what seeds to start indoors and what to direct sow outdoors in growing zones 2 - 4 of Canada or other similar cool garden
Krista Green
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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The Best Ways to Fix Leggy Seedlings - How to Prevent Leggy Seedlings
Tips on how to fix leggy seedlings include transplanting spindly seedlings deeper into the soil and preventing leggy seedlings.
Krista Green
Mar 3, 20214 min read
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How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats For Good
While it is lovely to have a house bursting with plants, having a house bursting with fungus gnats is not! The good news is there is a numb
Krista Green
Feb 24, 20215 min read
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How to Choose the Best Plant Fertilizer
To choose the best fertilizer for vegetables, consider that nitrogen = leaf production, phosphorus = root growth, potassium = flower/fruit
Krista Green
Feb 22, 20213 min read
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Free Printable Companion Planting Chart
FREE printable companion planting chart perfect for vegetable gardens in Canada, including companion herbs and flowers.
Krista Green
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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6 Things to Consider When Planning a Vegetable Garden From Scratch
How to build and plan a vegetable garden from scratch including the best soil for vegetable gardens, raised beds vs. in ground gardens, the
Krista Green
Jan 5, 20215 min read
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What Are Plant Zones Anyway?
What plant zones are and how to tell what hardiness zone you are in depends on your coldest temperature throughout the year.
Krista Green
Jan 2, 20212 min read
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Essential Oils for Your Vegetable Garden
If you are not using essential oils for your vegetable garden but are an essential oil user, let me tell you, you are missing out! My favou
Krista Green
Oct 24, 20203 min read
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My 10 Favourite Gardening Tools From Amazon
The best garden tools for gardening. Check out what gardening tools I use for weeding, digging, planting, watering, harvesting and pruning.
Krista Green
Sep 30, 20204 min read
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Making Organic Fertilizer Tea from Weeds
Learn how to make your own organic fertilizer tea of of weeds, compost and household waste.
Krista Green
Jun 19, 20204 min read
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How to Keep Deer out of Your Garden
If you are an Albertan zone 3 gardener like me, chances are high that you struggle with keeping deer away from your plants. It is...
Krista Green
Jun 2, 20202 min read
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How to Protect Plants from Frost
Five ways to protect your plants from frost when you have already planted and it's expected to drop to freezing temperatures.
Krista Green
May 26, 20203 min read
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6 Tips for Composting at Home
Composting at home does not need to be complicated. Here are 6 steps to composting at home. Create the correct ratios of brown material...
Krista Green
May 21, 20204 min read
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How to Harden Off your Plants in a Week
Step-by-step directions for how to harden off your plants in a week.
Krista Green
May 18, 20204 min read
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