by Donna Balzer | Nov 11, 2019 | Food, GARDENING
“We were amazed at our success with melons and the unbelievably good taste and juice running down our arms as we ate! I still dream about them!” In spring 2019 Margo asked about growing cantaloupe in her prairie garden near Calgary and she ended up trying all kinds and loving her results. Growing melons in cool areas of Canada is no easy task and gardeners know it is best to try the fastest growing types available. Here is a compilation of varieties to try in case you are thinking of growing Cantaloupes in 2020. (And if you are not thinking of growing them then why not?)
by Donna Balzer | Oct 29, 2019 | GARDENING, THE LATEST, VIDEOS
Back by Popular Demand! Professional Horticulturist Donna Balzer is seeking volunteers (“Woofer”- style) to help with her organic zone 7 edible garden on Vancouver Island. This large plot offers learning opportunities for a Horticulture student or graduate of a Permaculture Program.
by Donna Balzer | Oct 28, 2019 | Food, GARDENING, THE LATEST, VIDEOS
With gardens getting smaller and food getting more costly, everyone wants to make room to grow more food in less space. Well guess what? If you have 50″ and a gap between your planting beds you can set up an arbour for under $100.00 in less than an hour. Of course i wanted one in my own garden so we made an episode of Little Jobs in the Garden to show you how I did it .
by Donna Balzer | Oct 25, 2019 | Food, GARDENING
First the good news. Lemons trees can freeze and they won’t die. Now the bad news. If you bring a lemon tree indoors after it gets a chill outside it will most likely lose all its leaves.
by Donna Balzer | Oct 24, 2019 | GARDENING, Trees & Shrubs
When I wake up in the morning I am usually thirsty. My body has gone 8 or more hours without water and I need a drink right away. It turns out trees aren’t that different, except depending on the location they may go 8 long months without water. This is why Calgary arborist Kevin Lee waters his trees well in the fall.
by Donna Balzer | Oct 3, 2019 | Bugs & Buggers, Food, GARDENING, Trees & Shrubs
Racoons, Rats and Snow in September. Three disasters for gardeners and what you can do to bring your garden back from the brink.
