by Donna Balzer | Jul 26, 2016 | Bugs & Buggers, GARDENING, Landscaping Tips, PLANTS & DESIGN, Soil
I have to say I have not had a problem or seen any hills lately but I am definitely not saying it is because I have conquered the ants because I still see a lot of individuals of different kinds wandering through my yard.
by Donna Balzer | Jun 27, 2016 | Food, Gadgets, Soil
Dean Kreutzer helped me out big time. I wanted to grow Strawberries (okay – who doesn’t?) but this farmer from “Over the Hill Orchards” in Lumsden, Saskatchewan helped me see it all in a new way. The result? I started growing/farming strawberries off the ground. And with his help I set up a little mini-model of what he is doing in Saskatchewan and i am already eating fresh fruit!
by Donna Balzer | Apr 26, 2016 | GARDENING, Landscaping Tips, Soil, Trees & Shrubs
Well Corine, there is no science-based advice really because we haven’t been down this road before. It is unheard of in my years of 30+ years of experience for Pears to bloom in April in Calgary. That is a month ahead of schedule. But – if I was you I would probably water. Here are six things to consider before you water:
by Donna Balzer | Feb 28, 2016 | Bugs & Buggers, Food, Gadgets, GARDENING, Greenhouse, Soil
Eventually it was my turn (to speak). I went early to get a feel for the room. I started chatting with people in the front row as they arrived and sat down. Janet Endsley, the manager of the NWFG show, gave me a brilliant introduction. I opened my eyes, yes really opened them and looked out into a room….
by Donna Balzer | Feb 23, 2016 | Food, GARDENING, Greenhouse, Soil
So the moral of the story? Tell your plants how you feel and use worm castings to make it all better….. I am heading outside right now to tell my greenhouse plants how much I love them. I have also got seedlings growing indoors as micro greens for salads.
by Donna Balzer | Jan 8, 2016 | Bugs & Buggers, Flowers & Alpines, Food, GARDENING, Soil
Be inspired as Donna shares her top ten reasons to garden in all the seasons and all throughout our lives. Hire her to speak at your event. She promises a beautifully illustrated talk including plenty of practical gardening tips with a bigger message . Donna helps gardeners grow and beginners blossom.