HEMP NOW AT GOLDEN ACRE Have you wanted to try growing hemp in your garden? We’ve been please to see a growing interest in local gardeners wanting to experiment this year. Right here in Alberta, you can plant hemp from seed until July and harvest either the buds or seeds, depending on what your end […]
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Feb
Feb
Seeds can be a fun and rewarding project for all ages. It can seem a little overwhelming, but we’re here to assist your journey. Seed starting can introduce you to more varieties than you would normally find in the grocery store or flower shop. In tomatoes alone, there are more than 20 varieties in Golden […]
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Oct
Oct
What are some of the most common houseplant pests you can think of? Spider mites, mealy bugs, fungus gnats… dare I say, THRIPS?! Sorry for the swear word, but as keepers of plants, we’re bound to run into one of these pests. The worst part is, they can come from an open window, or the […]
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Jun
Jun
Hey gardener! How’s the garden coming along? While there is more time to spend enjoying all the beauty we’re created, the work is never truly over. We’re always going to be watering and maintaining it throughout the season. Today, Colin explored the scientific relationship between plants and water including how and why we do it. […]
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Jun
Jun
Hello gardener! No matter what kind of garden you choose to cultivate, there will always be the possibility of attracting bugs and disease. Sometimes you attract trouble from the weather, watering practices, a food source, or even from something airborne from a neighboring yard. We’re here to prepare you for whatever gets thrown at you. […]
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Jun
Jun
Hello gardener! Keep your trees healthy with practices like inspection, pruning, fertilizing, and watering. They’ll thank you by producing fragrant flowers and delicious fruit. An apple picked fresh off the tree tastes sweeter, doesn’t it? Let’s get you there. What is a Tree Trees live long lives and are key to life on Earth. They […]
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May
May
Hello gardener! The two topics we get asked about the most are surrounding fertilizers and perennials. There’s a lot to learn when growing perennials and we’re hear to help you along the way. A perennial is a plant that lives two or more seasons and used to distinguish herbaceous plants from woody trees and shrubs. Fertilizing […]
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May
May
Ready, Set, Grow! This is typically THE weekend when Calgary gardeners get the green light to put in some long awaited garden work. Of course, every spring is different so we have to take into account factors like weather, the conditions of our tools and soil, and our own health before we get started. Firstly, I’d like […]
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May
May
One of the main things we love about gardening is how limitless our creativity can be. At the end of the day, this is our garden. We make it how we like it and that’s pretty neat. This week, we are focusing on annual planters. Gosh, over the years, we’ve seen some gorgeous planters not […]
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May
May
More than likely, you’ve made memories with trees. As a kid, you may have climbed a large deciduous tree, camped among the evergreens, or spent time at an orchard to pick apples. These giants provide privacy, shade, and produce some of the tastiest fruit. Trees are plants that you grow up with and that stand […]