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GuidesGardening

Crop Rotation and Long-Term Garden Planning

January 12, 2025 9 min to read

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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Side DishesFamily Cookbook

Seasoned Rice

January 11, 2025 5 min to read

When it comes to crafting the perfect meal, the sides can make all the difference. One versatile dish that shines in any culinary lineup is seasoned rice. A step up …

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GuidesGardening

Natural Pest Control Through Companion Planting

January 10, 2025 7 min to read

Part 6 in our Companion Planting series helps transform your garden with natural pest control. Discover plant pairings that repel pests and attract beneficial insects.

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GuidesGardening

Creating a Polyculture Garden

January 8, 2025 9 min to read

Polyculture is Part 5 of the Companion Planting Series: Learn how planting diverse species fosters symbiotic relationships in gardening.

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Companion Planting Strategies with Herbs

January 6, 2025 6 min to read

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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Vegetable Companion Planting Fundamentals

January 4, 2025 7 min to read

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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GuidesGardening

Soil and Climate Challenges

January 2, 2025 7 min to read

Part 2 of our Companion Planting series goes over soil challenges and smart planting strategies for short-season gardening success.

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GuidesGardening

Companion Planting Introduction

January 1, 2025 5 min to read

Discover the benefits and principles of companion planting and how it can transform your vegetable and herb gardens into thriving ecosystems.

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GuidesLife in AlbertaGardening

10 Useful Annual Herbs to Grow in 2025

December 30, 2024 9 min to read

A guide to useful herbs for Alberta Zone 3, including their uses in cooking and medicine, when to plant, how to harvest, and care tips for optimal growth.

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GardeningLifeAnimals

A Pup, and the Plants

April 30, 2021 5 min to read

I fell in love with Rottweilers longer ago than I want to think about, but only started caring for one, 6 years ago. Our Artemis is a wonderful companion – …

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Zucchinis and crooknecks and tomatoes, oh my!

July 15, 2008 0 min to read

Yes, I do have a “thing” for using the Wizard of Oz themed titles :p Crooknecks: Zucchinis: Roma tomatoes: Beefsteak tomato: Corn: Green beans: The thyme is FINALLY growing! And …

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GeneralGardening

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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