Tag: Grow
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ALEXANDRIA — Think gardening season is months away? Not so fast! As Minnesota moves into January, you can get a head start with winter sowing, a simple, budget-friendly way to grow native plants that pollinators love. All you need are recycled containers (like milk jugs), potting soil, and seeds. These mini greenhouses sit outside all…
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Greenhouses are an invaluable feature for many gardeners. They extend the growing season, protect plants from inclement weather, and provide ample light for sun-loving species. While there are many advantages to growing plants in a greenhouse, not all varieties will thrive in one. Generally, greenhouses are best for plants that prefer sunny, warm, ventilated conditions.…
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While coronavirus has brought many traumatic changes to our world, it has also served as a powerful reminder of how intimately our lives are bound to the earth and to each other. In doing so, it has created a new tribe of beginner gardeners, a cohort of like-minded people suddenly deeply determined to grow at…
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Succulents are some of the most weird and wonderful houseplants to grow, coming in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. You can take your succulent display to the next level by trying a different growing method: growing succulents in water. I’m not talking about propagating succulents in water (which is possible with cuttings),…
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A thriving kitchen garden is something to be proud of. A place to grow your own – whether you’re vegetable gardening in raised beds, pots, from seed, or not, there is nothing better than using the freshest ingredients for the kitchen table, straight from your own backyard. Homegrown produce is not only tastier and healthier…
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Get some tips on gardening for beginners at home. Plan your first garden by starting with the easiest crops to grow that offer great cooking possibilities. If you want to grow a garden next spring, it’s never too early to start planning. One of the best ways to “learn as you go” is to read the seed…
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The men and women behind the physical labour of building the province’s infrastructure are still making a difference. James (Jim) Thain enjoyed a long and successful career as an engineer. During that time, he, alongside many team members whom he remembers fondly, worked on several of the foundational projects that became the basis for Alberta’s…
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1 Sweet Pea getty images This charming annual is a vining flower that blooms in profusion in cooler weather. Some varieties are sweetly scented, too, making them a lovely addition to the garden. Sun Exposure: Full to part sunBloom Time: Late spring to early summer Read more: Best Flowering Vines to Add to Your Yard…
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As much as I’ve always wanted to be a plant mom, my history with growing greens is grim at best. I’ve tried all kinds of gardening, from lettuce in an outdoor patch to cultivating “easy” houseplants like succulents and cacti. No matter my numerous attempts with rescued grocery store greens and plant clubs, I’m always…
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One fall, I was scooping up the floating hyacinth plants from a water garden. I had to get them out before the frost turned them into mush. They were bound for the compost bins behind the chicken coop. On a whim, I tossed a few into the chicken run and inadvertently started a feeding frenzy!…