Why Colorado Gardeners Succeed with Raspberries (And What Alberta Growers Can Learn)
Growing raspberries in Colorado mirrors many of the challenges we face here in Alberta’s Zone 3 gardens, and honestly, that’s exactly why Colorado growers keep finding their way to our community. When you’re dealing with intense sun, dramatic temperature swings, unpredictable late frosts, and bone-dry air, the traditional raspberry-growing advice from milder climates falls apart fast.
I learned this the hard way back in 2019 when a friend from Fort Collins visited my Alberta garden and we spent an entire afternoon comparing notes on our shared struggles. Her raspberries were battling scorching afternoons at 7,000 …
When Should You Mow New Grass?
Growing a beautiful green lawn from scratch is exciting and meticulous. Until you get stuck in a rut, confused and wondering: when should you mow new grass?
The eagerness to see a well-manicured lawn often has many reaching for their mowers too soon. However, you must introduce mower blades to a newly seeded lawn at the right time for its health and longevity.
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Tips to Prevent Growing Leggy Seedlings
Growing plants is exciting, but you have to do everything right to ensure the wait is worth it. One of the most common problems gardeners have is the weak development of seedlings, which look leggy and appear as if they would fall anytime.
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The Best Gardening Tools You Can Buy Online
Online stores are a haven for gardeners looking for tools and various products to make their work easier and faster. You’ll be amazed at the range of products you will find.
Here are some of my favorites; check them out!
1. Watering Timer
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Helpful Products for Indoor Gardening
The best thing about indoor growing plants is that you will have harvests even during winter. So how do you go about the process if you live in a zone 3 region?
Here are some tips to get this done properly:
1. Use Grow Lights
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