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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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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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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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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Cute Gift Idea: Homemade Native Wildflower Seed Packets
Thinking of gifts to give for teachers’ birthdays, end of year gifts, etc etc, is always such a chore for me. Not that I don’t … Read more
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What to Plant to Attract Insects in Autumn in Southern Alberta
Here you will learn about which flowers and plants are great for attracting insects to your prairie garden in Alberta! Monarda Fistulosa, aka Bee Balm … Read more
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Native Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Hailstorm Destruction in my Southern Alberta Garden
Yesterday was a sad day. We woke up to thunder rumbling in the distance. It is rather unusual to have a thunderstorm THAT early in … Read more
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Wildflowers in Southern Alberta Coulees
Last weekend (July 2, 2022), we visited some friends who live right on the edge of a coulee. Within five minutes, I spotted MANY blooming … Read more
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Fabulous Native Plant Pairings for Prairies
While researching which plants to include in my native flower gardens, I realized there is not a lot of information available to Albertans- specifically in … Read more
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How I Planted Native Flower and Grass Plugs
A quick summary of how I planted native grass and flower plugs this spring! (See my previous post about how to order native plant plugs, … Read more
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