by Cynthia Strawson | Nov 6, 2023 | Gardening
Growing up in west central Alberta, I believed peat moss was the solution to all my garden issues. Are your plants limp? Peat moss! Are they stunted and yellow? Add peat! Nothing germinating? Must need more peat! Boy, was I ever wrong. Today, after 40+ years of...
by Cynthia Strawson | Jun 13, 2023 | Gardening
Harvesting a healthy tomato crop in the fall is the Holy Grail for Prairie Gardeners. To get to that end, we have to navigate all the great obstacles that nature puts in our way, including extreme heat! Extended periods of high heat (above 30C) and sun can wreak havoc...
by Cynthia Strawson | Jun 1, 2023 | Gardening
Being a summer baby, I always associate strawberries with birthday celebrations and languid, warm days. They are one of my favourite fruits, and fill me with yumminess and happiness. Strawberries are fascinating from a botanical standpoint. The berry we eat and enjoy...
by Cynthia Strawson | May 22, 2023 | Gardening
Humidity can lead to fungal diseases like gray mould botrytis or powdery mildew on your greenhouse plants. The ideal relative humidity (RH) for your greenhouse is 50-70%, but in a hobby greenhouse–without all the machinery and environmental controls of a...
by Cynthia Strawson | May 22, 2023 | Gardening
When is the right time to start adding calcium/magnesium to your watering regime? Start using it every 7-10 days once your plants start flowering. I was really good about watering my tomatoes after the fruit appeared, so why did I get blossom end rot? Blossom End Rot...
by Cynthia Strawson | Apr 11, 2023 | Gardening
Nitrogen is one of the most vital nutrients plants need to grow. You can make sure plants have enough by either using compost or adding fertilizer to your feeding practice. A third, simple and delicious way is to grow nitrogen-fixing plants. Nitrogen fixers⸺beans and...
