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The Garden & Greenhouse this Week

July 17, 2024 2 min to read

I, for one, am glad we live so far north during this extended North American heatwave. It’s still miserably hot during the day, but as soon as the sun goes …

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Owl Creek Farm 2024 Garden
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I think the peppers are intimidated by the tomatoes

July 1, 2024 1 min to read

I managed to get into the greenhouse, mostly before the heat hit, and attacked the jungle of weeds. It started to feel a bit like an oven so I had …

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A fenced vegetable garden with young plants thrives under a cloudy sky, set against the backdrop of a vast field by Owl Creek Farm.
Life in AlbertaGardening

Weeding

July 6, 2021 4 min to read

Back in 2008, in my very first garden blog post, I said that I hated weeding. And that was true for a lot of years. Weeding is not easy on …

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Sprouting seeds in two green planters, placed side by side under indoor lighting, create a lush indoor garden atmosphere. Experience the freshness and vitality with these setup essentials by Owl Creek Farm.
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Herbs! No, not that “herb”

April 24, 2021 2 min to read

I didn’t have time yesterday to do anything more than turn on and back off the “greenhouse” lights. Maybe I should call them “greenshelves” instead. ……I don’t think that will …

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Young plants in plastic cups, nurtured under a grow light on shelves, flourish with care by Owl Creek Farm.
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Growing like weeds

April 13, 2021 1 min to read

I up-potted the tomatoes and cabbages on the 8th, and in 5 short days, they recovered from the transplant shock and are growing very well. It’s amazing how much heat …

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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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  • Gardening Guides
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    • Main Dishes
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    • Desserts
    • Other
  • Handcrafted Soap
  • The Farm

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