
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Native Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
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
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
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
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