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Blackeyed Susans with hoarfrost in southern Alberta prairie garden

Native Gardening

Hoarfrost in My Southern Alberta Native Wildflower Garden

We’ve had some strangely foggy conditions for the past several days. Although I really look forward to some sunshine again, the beauty of the hoarfrost … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: January 17, 2023

Native Gardening

Winter in My Southern Alberta Native Garden

Piet Oudolf said it best: “Brown is also a color!” He was, of course, referring to the beauty that can be found in the winter … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: December 27, 2022

Native Gardening

Best Native Grass for Fall Color in Southern Alberta (hint: it’s Little Bluestem)

We’re all familiar with the obvious asters and goldenrods which provide late season blooms and are ideal to include in your native landscape for fall … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: November 22, 2022

Native Gardening

How to Collect and Store Seeds (it’s easy and will save money!)

A quick guide for the lazy or beginner gardener on how to collect and store seeds from your native wildflower garden. Collecting Seed First, make … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: November 2, 2022

Native Gardening

How We Can Make Our Lawns More Ecologically Friendly

Most of us know by now that a regular, old fashioned, Kentucky Bluegrass lawn is not the best ecological choice for our yards. It’s easy … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: October 24, 2022

Native Gardening

Native Shrubs and Trees to Plant in Alberta for Stunning Fall Color

We’ve had the most gorgeous fall this year. It’s pretty rare for this area to not have a solid hard freeze or snow (or intense … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: October 21, 2022

Native Gardening

Fall Blooms in My Southern Alberta Native Flower Garden

I snapped these photos last week. It is really quite unusual to have such beautiful weather here into mid-October, but we have been thoroughly enjoying … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: October 14, 2022

Native Gardening, Reviews

Review of the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands, Lethbridge, Alberta

The beautiful Elizabeth Hall Wetlands is a great place to visit if you hail from Southern Alberta and want to see native grasses, flowers, shrubs … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: October 7, 2022

Native Gardening

Should You Plant Blackeyed Susan? (it will take over your garden)

It’s true, Blackeyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) might take over your garden as it has done mine. But do we mind? Look at that cheerful beauty, … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: October 6, 2022

Vegetable Gardening

Thinking About Planting Fruit Trees? Read This First

We planted eight fruit trees last year, but they’ve had a sad history which I will describe to you below. We’ll chat about what’s been … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: October 6, 2022

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