Gardening ⋆ Owl Creek Farm https://owlcreek.ca/category/gardening/ Experience Northern Alberta’s Owl Creek Farm - Follow along with our adventures with our goats, chickens, farming, favourite recipes, and handmade soap! Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:17:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://owlcreek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fav.png Gardening ⋆ Owl Creek Farm https://owlcreek.ca/category/gardening/ 32 32 Reduce Dependence on Imported Vegetables https://owlcreek.ca/reduce-dependence-on-imported-vegetables/ https://owlcreek.ca/reduce-dependence-on-imported-vegetables/#respond Sun, 02 Feb 2025 04:17:32 +0000 https://owlcreek.ca/?p=21420 Find out which vegetables Canada commonly imports from the US to how to grow your own and keep it local. Explore local options to support sustainability and self-sufficiency.

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]]> https://owlcreek.ca/growing-pumpkins/feed/ 0 Final Thoughts on Companion Planting https://owlcreek.ca/final-thoughts-on-companion-planting/ https://owlcreek.ca/final-thoughts-on-companion-planting/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:21:30 +0000 https://owlcreek.ca/?p=21056 Our final post in our Companion Planting series! Explore final tips, pitfalls to avoid, and resources for a resilient, abundant Alberta garden.

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]]> https://owlcreek.ca/garden-journaling/feed/ 0 Crop Rotation and Long-Term Garden Planning https://owlcreek.ca/crop-rotation-and-long-term-garden-planning/ https://owlcreek.ca/crop-rotation-and-long-term-garden-planning/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:37:41 +0000 https://owlcreek.ca/?p=21039 Part 7 of our Companion Planting series explores crop rotation and long-term garden planning. Boost soil health and garden productivity with proven tips.

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]]> https://owlcreek.ca/creating-a-polyculture-garden/feed/ 0 Companion Planting Strategies with Herbs https://owlcreek.ca/herb-companion-planting-strategies/ https://owlcreek.ca/herb-companion-planting-strategies/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:35:18 +0000 https://owlcreek.ca/?p=20982 Part 4 in our Companion Planting series talks about herbs in Zone 3 Alberta. Find out which herbs are the best partners for a healthy garden.

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]]> https://owlcreek.ca/herb-companion-planting-strategies/feed/ 0 Vegetable Companion Planting Fundamentals https://owlcreek.ca/vegetable-companion-planting-fundamentals/ https://owlcreek.ca/vegetable-companion-planting-fundamentals/#respond Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:11:33 +0000 https://owlcreek.ca/?p=20805 Learn the essentials of vegetable companion planting in Part 3 of our Companion Planting Series. Boost garden health, control pests, and improve yields naturally

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