Priddis Valley Garden: Healing people and saving the bees
Alberta is a land where people can follow their dreams in places some-times unimaginable at the outset. So it is for Kelly Tait of Priddis
Dorothy Dobbie
July 29, 2024
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10 Neat Things About Cabbage and Broccoli
1. Something sweet about sulfur. The distinctive flavor of brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, kale, cabbage and collard greens) comes from sulfur-containing compounds, which
Canada's Local Gardener
July 26, 2024
Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 19 – New gardens
Faced with the very arduous task of building a new gardening bed, Shauna Dobbie, editor of Canada’s Local Gardener magazine, turns to veteran gardener Ian
Canada's Local Gardener
July 24, 2024
Critters in the Garden: Crows & grackles
Both crows and grackles, members of the corvid family, are beautiful and smart, but they can be unwelcome in the garden. These birds often monopolize
Canada's Local Gardener
July 23, 2024
Flora & Fauna Podcast Episode 18: Seeds with Kevin Twomey
It is seed starting time across Canada. From March through June, depending on where your garden is, you may be starting seeds indoors and out.
Canada's Local Gardener
July 22, 2024
Critters in the Garden: Cats & dogs
Cats and dogs can make a habit of using your garden as a litter box, leaving unpleasant surprises when you are digging in the soil.
Canada's Local Gardener
July 19, 2024
Flora & Fauna Episode 17: Garden power tools with Kris Kiser
For many gardeners, power tools sound like something their partner or friend would be more interested in. But at some point, even the luddite might
Canada's Local Gardener
July 18, 2024
Refreshing That Perennial Bed
Is your perennial bed looking a little sad? Are your plants suffering from disease and needs to be replaced? Know when it’s time to refresh
Canada's Local Gardener
July 17, 2024
Critters in the Garden: Voles & moles
Although voles and moles are different, the deterrents are similar. Moles tunnel under the ground and make runways just below the surface. This creates ridges
Canada's Local Gardener
July 16, 2024
Critters in the Garden: Rabbits
Little bunnies abound in the early days of spring and summer. Who can resist their soft furriness – you just want to hug the little
Canada's Local Gardener
July 15, 2024