Blog
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Ripening Green Tomatoes: Learn Simple Strategies
Enjoy the vibrant flavours of fresh ripe tomatoes long after the growing season ends by learning these simple and effective methods for our Zone 3 Alberta gardens.
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2025 Perennial Plant of the Year
Pycnanthemum muticum, also known as Clustered mountainmint, blunt mountainmint or short-toothed mountainmint is a tough and adaptable perennial native to meadows and open woodlands across much of the eastern United...
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Planning Ahead: How a Simple Garden Walkthrough Can Transform Your Fall Garden
Ready to start planning for fall in your garden? Discover how a simple, low-effort walkthrough of your garden can help you visualize changes, create a fall to-do list, and make...
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January Gardening Tasks
Here are some gardening task you can do now to chase away the winter blues.
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Poinsettia Care Guide
Poinsettias are a popular holiday plant. They are so popular that U.S. Congress has declared December 12 National Poinsettia Day. Choosing your Poinsettia Look for a nice broad plant...
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Ceramic and Terra Cotta Planters - Helpful Tips for Winter Protection
Learn how to preserve the beauty of your ceramic and terra cotta planters throughout winter – a simple yet essential guide for garden enthusiasts.
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Thriving Through Summer: Top Tips for Maintaining Your Garden's Flourishing Beauty
Maintaining a summer garden requires attention and care to ensure your plants thrive in the warmer months. Here are the top three maintenance tips for your summer garden:
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Harvesting Tomatoes - Optimal Ripening and Storage
Discover the secrets behind vine-ripening, and unleash the full spectrum of taste in your homegrown harvest.
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What is Blossom End Rot? Symptoms and Solutions.
Blossom end rot is a common tomato condition caused by calcium deficiency. Learn how to prevent it through proper watering, fertilization, variety selection, soil pH testing, and cautious calcium supplementation....
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Growing Onions in Zone 3
Growing onions from seed is an excellent way to ensure that you have a fresh and abundant supply of this flavourful vegetable in your kitchen.
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Week 5 - Unrooted Cuttings
It's week 5. See more new varieties arriving at the greenhouse this week.
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New Varieties for 2023 Arriving this week!
Week 4 Unrooted Cuttings are arriving. See the *NEW* varieties for 2023.