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Preparing the Garden for Winter in a Cold Climate

October 17, 2024

Preparing the Garden for Winter

Preparing the garden for winter in a cold climate is essential for the soil and perennial plants. Since we are in Zone 3, winter temperatures can drop to -40 degrees. Although this extreme cold doesn't happen often in our area, it can occur after a warm spell when most snow melts. Therefore, ...

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Repairing a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

October 2, 2024

Repairing a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

One advantage of a geodesic dome greenhouse is that it can be easily constructed. However, this also comes with a weakness: It requires regular maintenance and repairs. The dome is built using struts that are typically 1-2 inches thick and 2-4 inches wide, which can be susceptible to rot. Like other ...

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Using rocks to build raised beds and borders in the garden

September 25, 2024

Using rocks to build raised beds and borders in the garden

Building raised garden beds and creating pathways and borders helps us to get the most out of a small urban garden space. There are many different materials to choose from. Today, we are looking into the pros and cons of using rocks to build raised beds and borders in the garden.  Why use ...

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Growing Aronia and Goji Berries in an Urban Garden

September 16, 2024

Growing superberries Aronia and Goji

Growing berries in an urban cold-climate garden is a great idea, we have grown many of them. When it comes to the antioxidant scale, two stand out as superberries, scoring up to 10 times higher than the rest of the delicious berries that can be grown. These two are Aronia and Goji Berries. If space ...

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Ten Years Yard-to-Garden Initiative Update

September 6, 2024

Ten Years Yard-to-Garden Initiative Update

After ten years of our yard-to-garden initiative, we are evaluating what has been successful and what may need to be changed. We are discussing an urban yard in Alberta, Canada, which is in growing zone 3. We are applying permaculture principles, cultivating annuals and perennials in a somewhat wild ...

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Simple DIY Solar Food Dehydrator

August 19, 2024

Simple DIY Solar Food Dehydrator

Dehydrating food is a great method for preserving it, especially in our sunny climate, where it makes sense to utilize solar energy for this purpose. A simple DIY solar food dehydrator does the job beautifully. In this blog article, we share how we built one. Material needed A recycled window (in ...

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What to do with a garden overgrown with weeds

August 1, 2024

What to do with a garden overgrown with weeds

There are great intentions to grow a large vegetable garden in early spring. However, life can get in the way, and before you know it, seeds and weeds are happily growing together. This can happen to the best of us for various reasons. The pictures in this blog post are real and feature our country ...

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Ventilation for a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

July 24, 2024

Ventilation for a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

During a sunny day, a greenhouse can quickly overheat, damaging plants. Ventilation is crucial for regulating temperature. Ventilation is 'the provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.' Now, let's explore ventilation for a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse. These guidelines could be relevant to ...

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Easy lattice trellis for climbing plants

July 17, 2024

Easy lattice trellis for climbing plants

Climbing plants enhance a garden's beauty and depth but require support. Various trellis options are available. Today, we are excited to share our newest addition, an easy lattice trellis designed for climbing plants. The challenge with climbing plants We've had a clematis growing by the east ...

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Pasta in Strawberry Sauce Recipe

July 9, 2024

PASTA IN STRAWBERRY SAUCE RECIPE

Enjoy the best of summer comfort food with pasta in strawberry sauce. This simple recipe won't heat your kitchen or take longer than cooking pasta. It's perfect for a hot summer day. If you serve this to your kids, be prepared to be asked for seconds and thirds. It's a great recipe for grandkids; ...

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