by Cynthia Strawson | Mar 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 ljknechtel | Mar 20, 2022 | botrytis, disease, Uncategorized
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 | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Q: How does the greenhouse handle snow load? A: Beautifully. Here’s Loren standing directly over what would be the weakest point, namely where the ridge beams connect on a 7×16’. All (ahem) 200lbs of my delightful partner are concentrated here in this one spot...
by Cynthia Strawson | Feb 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Seeding season is about a month away in Alberta. 6 factors will affect seed germination: Oxygen Disease Light Dormancy Viability and Longevity Hardening Off For best success, read the seed...
by Cynthia Strawson | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Cynthia Strawson | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Clear out leaf litter and any hide-away spider mites, remove dead plant material, sink overwintering pots. Keep the frost off with black barrel of water, insulation against the north wall and a small heater for frosty overnights. And I *meant* to say PESTICIDE, not...
