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Life in AlbertaGardening

Less time to type = more to type about

June 22, 2021 4 min to read

Less work = more posting. More work = less posting. Funny how that works. I prefer more frequently posting little bits of news, it’s easier to look back on and …

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Remember how I said 2 weeks?

February 18, 2009 1 min to read

So in my post on the 15th I said some rubbish about waiting 2 weeks to see growth? How’s 3 days lolThe earliest any of the packets say to germination …

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Still here

July 11, 2008 1 min to read

Not much to say…very busy with non gardening stuff! The garden is still doing great, I have about 6 or 7 zucchini , 2 summer squash, a bazillion tomato flowers …

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I died.

June 28, 2008 2 min to read

Really. When I saw the thermometer in my van and it said 106F, I died. Thankfully the a/c brought me back. Well, maybe not so much, it’s still 80 degrees …

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Gardening

Little update

May 23, 2008 1 min to read

The garden is doing super. Though I keep leaving the tomatoes out too long while hardening them off and they’re protesting with pale leaves and slowed growth, but still plugging …

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Gardening

24 hours in a garden

May 20, 2008 1 min to read

The heat finally left us and we were greeting to wonderfully rainy, 55 degree weather this morning. I was thrilled. So with the rain, I didn’t bother watering today and …

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Gardening

Slow Blog Day

May 13, 2008 1 min to read

Sorry for the lack of bloggage – I finally was able to get busy with work and have been working and grocery shopping and other inside household stuff today. We …

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Welcome to Owl Creek Farm! We're a family-run homestead in Northern Alberta, dedicated to sustainable farming practices. Join us as we share our adventures with goats and chickens, offer family-favorite recipes, provide gardening guides, and showcase our handcrafted soaps.

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  • Family Cookbook
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    • Soups & Stews
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Other
  • Handcrafted Soap
  • The Farm

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