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Owl Creek Farm 2024 Garden
Weather & ClimateGreenhouseLife in AlbertaGardening

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
Life in AlbertaGardening

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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GuidesLife in Alberta

Growing Tomatoes

January 16, 2024 21 min to read

Master tomato gardening in Zone 3 Alberta with tips on planting, care, harvesting, and recipes. For the best tomatoes in any cold climate!

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photo of beef and barley stew in plastic containers for freezing
Soups & StewsFamily Cookbook

Beef & Barley Stew

August 9, 2021 5 min to read

Our Beef & Barley Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly nights. A hearty dish that satisfies and delights every time.

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Rows of potted plants and metal plant supports, curated by Owl Creek Farm, line a gravel pathway.
Gardening

Round 2 Tomatoes

May 24, 2021 2 min to read

Here we have Tomatoes: Round 2, after I inadvertently murdered half of Round 1 by leaving them outside, defenseless against the upcoming below freezing temperatures. Moms know all about pregnancy …

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A fluffy black and brown puppy lounges on wooden planks at Owl Creek Farm, with hay bales in the background adding a rustic charm to the rural scene.
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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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.
Gardening

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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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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Small seedlings sprouting in multiple pots, arranged on a black tray under a light, proudly nurtured by Owl Creek Farm.
Life in AlbertaGardening

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.
Off Topic

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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Harvesting & Preserving

Tomatoes & the inevitable salsa

September 3, 2008 1 min to read

[image links are broken after several hosting moves, hoping to find backups somewhere] I really did mess up with the tomatoes :lol They’re all falling all over the place and …

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Gardening

Don’t eat the apple in the Garden of Eatin’

August 29, 2008 1 min to read

Bad stuff’ll happen….weeds will take over so badly you can’t catch up and all you can hope for it to clear little areas around the still producing plants so they …

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