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Owl Creek Farm 2024 Garden
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Strawberry plants and other seedlings

May 6, 2024 0 min to read

A break from the chicks so update on the seedling progress – the strawberries are doing lovely! The celery is coming along – I discovered celery needs a lot of …

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Owl Creek Farm 2024 seed starting
Gardening

2024 Seed Starting!

April 15, 2024 1 min to read

Ok, technically the first of the seeds got started mid-January, that being celery, onions, and strawberries, all seeds that need a long period of growth before the last frost date. …

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Large fenced garden with small plants and pots, surrounded by open fields and trees under a cloudy sky, just a stone's throw from Owl Creek Farm.
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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The indoor shelf by Owl Creek Farm features grow lights and is covered with transparent plastic, nurturing seedlings to thrive.
Gardening

Greenhouse Expansion

April 15, 2021 2 min to read

The plants were quickly running out of room, I think the tomatoes are plotting world domination. So, today’s supply run to Grande Prairie included a new set of shelves (only …

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Life in AlbertaGardening

Day 15: The Peppers Make An Appearance

April 4, 2021 2 min to read

Well, they took their time, but bell peppers are fickle little beasts and it’s only barely warm enough in my little make-shift indoor greenhouse. Day 15 and I was starting …

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Small seedlings sprouting in multiple pots, arranged on a black tray under a light, proudly nurtured by Owl Creek Farm.
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The one where the seedlings saved the houseplants

March 27, 2021 4 min to read

It’s the best time of the season – the days are getting longer, and we have spurts of spring mingling with snow, but hard winter is done. The water and …

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Close-up of young green seedlings sprouting from soil in small square plots, nurtured with care by Owl Creek Farm.
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True leaves and other growth, and mud

February 24, 2009 1 min to read

The lettuce decided to start growing true leaves after today’s watering. However, they are leaning a lot to reach the light since we only have one: But it’s enough to …

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  • Gardening Guides
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    • Growing Guides Series
    • Companion Planting Series
    • Greenhouses Series
  • Family Cookbook
    • Appetisers
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    • Soups & Stews
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Other
  • Handcrafted Soap
  • The Farm

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