by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 30, 2023 | Gardening
One of the best things about having a greenhouse in your backyard is you can get a head start on your garden, soak up some of that beautiful sunshine, and shake off some of that cabin fever from a long winter. Over this late March weekend, I did just that, getting in...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 12, 2023 | Gardening
Here are six questions to consider when you go seed shopping: 1. Are you a veggie or flower grower? I’m veggie annuals and mostly perennial flowers so I walk right past the flower seed aisle and focus on my vegetable seeds. 2. How much room do you have for growing...
by Cynthia Strawson | Aug 29, 2022 | Gardening
My cucumbers were doing beautifully until just a few weeks ago when the leaves started to show signs of spotting. This was a red flag that spider mites were setting up shop on the underside of the leaves and sucking the life out of the plant. I suspected spider mites...
by ljknechtel | Mar 20, 2022 | Gardening
Your greenhouse is a glorious place for tomatoes to grow. It’s warmer than outdoors. Plants are protected from wind damage. The heat of the greenhouse warms the soil so the roots are happier and the plant grows faster and more lush. There is a challenge we have...
by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 20, 2022 | Gardening
Your best protection against a weak or diseased garden is prevention in the form of smart shopping. Start with healthy plants to give your garden the greatest chance for success. Plants that have been allowed to wilt frequently in the hot sun are never a bargain, no...
by Cynthia Strawson | Jan 25, 2022 | Gardening
Every year at this time I reflect on last year’s garden and consider what improvements I can make to my Canadian prairie garden and greenhouse. What will I plant? What did I grow last year that I loved? That I didn’t love? What changes can I make to my landscape or...
