Local Gardener Archives

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Skiing in a winter wonderland

By Robert E. Wrigley As I hustled across the parking lot to go skiing in Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Forest one afternoon,

Gardening gloves aren’t just for delicate ladies! They are hard-wearing tools, as important as your trowel and hoe in the

As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, put some thought into sweet potatoes. Did you know that you can grow them

Even if you still have some tomatoes and zucchinis to ripen, there is no denying that Old Man Winter is

How should you water your garden? Time of day, soil additives and nutrients are all possible ways to keep your

Corn is some kind of magic plant. It feeds the world as it sweetens our lives, though it might make

Whether you love the early spring blooms or you want to feed the bees when they first wake up, it’s

“I’m just so happy right now,” says Kevin Napora the day after the big Edmonton Garden Tour this July. He

It may feel a bit precipitous when the weather is still good, the sun still warm and golden, and flowers

You’ve invited a crowd for dinner on your patio. Everybody is having a great time until you bring out the