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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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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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GuidesLife in Alberta

Growing Celery

January 8, 2025 14 min to read

Learn how to grow celery in Zone 3 Alberta with this step-by-step guide. From seed starting to harvest, master the challenges of Alberta’s short growing season.

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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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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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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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Anticipation

December 28, 2024 5 min to read

Winter may technically be upon us, but the sunlight is gaining day by day, so I can’t help but feel that anticipation for the upcoming gardening season here in Alberta’s …

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Growing Strawberries

December 19, 2024 6 min to read

How to grow strawberries in Zone 3 Alberta, with expert tips on soil preparation, choose the best varieties, and maximizing yields in a short growing season.

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GuidesLife in Alberta

Growing Green Beans

December 15, 2024 8 min to read

Master Green Bean gardening in Alberta’s Zone 3. Get helpful tips on planting, care, and harvesting to ensure a bountiful crop.

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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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