Knowing how to divide rhubarb will help to keep your existing plant healthy, and also help you establish a new one. Rhubarb plants are one of those plants, that once established, are hard to kill. Plant once, harvest for many, many years. If you don’t have a rhubarb plant in your garden, or you wish …
To successfully transplant seedlings, hardening them off is a crucial process that can’t be skipped. Hardening off seedlings means gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions, such as sunlight, temperature, and wind, to help them acclimate and survive in their new environment. However, this process can take up to several weeks, which can be a challenge …
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Weeds can be a gardener’s worst enemy, but they can also be a valuable source of information about the soil in which they grow. By examining the types of weeds that are present in a particular area, gardeners can gain insight into the soil’s fertility, pH level, moisture content, and other important factors that affect …
After years of mostly growing vegetables, creating a cut flower garden is now on my to-do list. They can be a beautiful addition to any home, plus can provide gorgeous bouquets for your family and friends. \Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, creating a cutting garden can be a fun and rewarding …
Growing a plum tree from a seed can be an exciting and rewarding experience for any gardener. It is one of the fruits that grows in zone 2 and 3. While it may take several years for the tree to bear fruit, the process of growing a tree from a seed can be a fun …
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Growing strong seedlings is the start of a successful garden. Placing seeds in the soil is easy, but caring for them after they’ve germinated can be difficult. The early stages of a plant’s life lay the foundation for its overall health and growth potential, making it extra important to provide the best possible conditions for …
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It was several years into my gardening journey before I became interested in growing flowers. At first, it was all about learning how to grow veggies. Then, as time passed and I became a more confident gardener, growing flowers started to fascinate me. The beauty of a bouquet of flowers is hard to surpass! Peonies …
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Gardening has been such a rewarding and enjoyable pastime for me, and it can be for you too! However, for it to be enjoyable, it has to be a certain degree of success. A huge step in preparing for a successful garden is the proper preparation of soil. No one wants to grow unhealthy plants. …
Cabbage soup is a great soup to make any time of the year. Every autumn, after harvesting cabbage from the garden or receiving cabbage from family, I make a large pot of cabbage soup. It stores well if preserved properly. This soup cans and freezes easily. It will stay fresh in the fridge for a …
Even in our zone 2 garden, strawberries are one fruit we can easily grow. In 2020, my husband and I planted 1500 bare-root strawberry plants. We tilled up our lawn (mistake number one), made rows, and planted. I ordered the plants from a large nursery in Alberta, but we had to drive a considerable distance …
