Alberta Gardener Archives

The Pergola Solution

Never mind fences making good neighbours, it’s pergolas and privacy screens that are doing all the work these days when trying to create some privacy

Canada's Local Gardener February 6, 2020

The Grand Garden in Alberta

Alberta’s Garden grandeur One house stands out as you drive along the street. It’s not the house itself, although it is stunning. It’s the grand

Canada's Local Gardener July 17, 2019

Gardening Passion of Debbie Huitema

When Debbie and George Huitema moved into their home in south west Calgary 25 years ago, they waited eight years before getting rid of the

Canada's Local Gardener December 18, 2018

The Schlosser Garden of Calgary: Brimming with life and love

You know a garden has real magic when the potentillas plant themselves. That’s what happened in the garden of Cathy and Neil Schlosser of Calgary.It’s

Canada's Local Gardener November 1, 2018

Gardens, Gardens Everywhere: The garden of Jon and Pat Brehaut

Jon and Pat Brehaut share a passion for gardening. It’s more than a hobby; it’s relaxing and deeply satisfying. “Gardening should move you, and inspire

Canada's Local Gardener November 1, 2018

Alberta Gardener Presents: Ye 2 Old Dogs

Alberta Gardener is very proud to introduce Ye 2 Old Dogs. Who are they? Gord, a wood expert extraordinaire, finds the beauty in all things

Canada's Local Gardener August 8, 2018

Invasive Species: Bighead Knapweed

Bighead Knapweed, or Centaurea macrocephala, is also known as armenian basketflower, globe centaurea, golden thistle, yellow or lemon fluff knapweed and yellow hardhead. Overview: Bighead

Canada's Local Gardener May 9, 2018