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September Sunday Seminar Series – Autumn Gardening

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September Sunday Seminar Series – Autumn Gardening
05
Sep
Are you feeling the autumnal vibes yet?

Autumn doesn’t mean garden time is over. There’s still lots of time to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors! You’ve got options! Some plants thrive in autumn conditions like Chrysanthemums, grasses, and ornamental kale. Keep those annuals blooming by continuing your fertilizer and deadheading routine. You can also keep colour alive by including colorful perennials and shrubs into your garden like Coral Bells and Dogwood. Enjoy the upcoming season, and you garden, to the fullest!

Whether we’re ready or not, the garden is going through some changes as it prepares for its winter slumber. There are a few things you may want to start thinking about! In our new September Sunday Seminar Series, learn about the various aspects of autumn gardening! Well… webinars more accurately. Get comfy, and join Colin for a new topic every Sunday. The best part… it’s FREE! Register weekly on Eventbrite, or keep an eye on our social media feeds for more information.

If you weren’t able to attend this mornings webinar, you can still access Collin’s PowerPoint here

Some of the highlights….
  • Maintenance
    • Weeding
      • Prevent weeds from seeding! Remove them all!
      • You might want to combat weeds by planting perennials or grass in weed thick areas.
    • Watering
      • Perennials, trees, shrubs, lawns, and bulbs benefit from watering until the ground is fully frozen! It helps roots develop and overwinter.
    • Fertilizing
      • Dial back the fertilizing regime for trees, shrubs, and perennials.
      • Keep it going for annuals! Milk all the time you’ve got with them!
      • Lawns require a “Fall” fertilizer like this one from locally loved Manderley
      • Consider using a slow-release fertilizer like Bone Meal when planting bulbs
    • Pests / Disease
      • Use pesticides/fungicides as needed and recommended.
      • Keep promoting and looking for beneficial bugs!
  • Cleaning
    • Raking
      • Remove leaves from the lawn, veggies beds, trees, etc.
      • Consider placing leaves in a central location for the beneficial bugs over winter. If you’ve been struggling with fungus and bad bugs this year, remove everything instead.
    • Pruning
      • Best done during a plant’s dormancy period.
      • Focus on the “4 D’s”: Dead, Diseased, Damaged, and Dangerous.
    • Removing Annuals
      • Make sure the plant is annual!
      • Make spring easier! Once the annual is finished, remove the roots, leaves, everything.
    • Cutting Back
      • Not every perennial needs this… Don’t cut back Ajuga, Artemisia, Heuchera, and Catmint. If you’re just not sure, leave it till spring.
      • Cutting back a perennial cleans things up and helps the plant shut down. It can also assist new shoots in the spring!
  • Planting
    • Planting New
      • This is when you plant bulbs like tulips, allium, garlic, and daffodils so they come up in the spring!
      • This is a GREAT time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials! By choosing to plant in the fall, you’ll receive a full season of enjoyment next year, especially for spring flowering perennials like the Bleeding Heart. Plus, they’re at least 25% off right now!
      • You could also spruce up the lawn by planting sod or grass seed.
      • We carry some beautiful autumn accent plants you may consider planting outside or keeping inside. Chrysanthemum, fountain grass, ornamental kale, etc. They surprisingly do well in crisp Calgary weather, but will not last through the winter.
    • Transplanting/Dividing
      • Great time to transplant and divide most perennials! In their dormant state and in cooler weather, the plant is less likely to go into shock and become damaged.
      • DO NOT divide/transplant autumn bloomers like sedum, asters, or goldenrod. Save those for spring when they’re more dormant.
 
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Calcium Nitrate:

Mix Ratio: Apply ¼ teaspoon per 2 litres once a week. I full scoop makes 24 litres or 6 gallons.

Recommended preventing blossom end rot and calcium deficiency in tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchinis, and cannabis. It is also highly beneficial for all leafy greens and cruciferous plants (cabbage, Brussel sprouts, broccoli etc.).

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Iron Chelate

Mix Ratio: Soil drench – apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water once every 2 weeks. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

Mix ratio: Foliar spray - apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 4 Litres of water once every 4 weeks. A full scoop makes 24 litres or 6 gallons.

Recommended for correcting iron deficiency in a variety of plants grown in high pH soil. Iron deficiency is diagnosed by the yellowing or pale colour of the plant leaves, especially in young growth.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

High Drainage

Moisten Thoroughly before use: (optional) Peat moss can be water-repellent. Before use, thoroughly wet the soil.

Potting:

Use pots with drainage holes to prevent root rot.

Fill the pot with the moistened soil, leaving enough space for the plant's root ball.

Gently place the plant in the pot and fill in around it with more soil.

Firm the soil gently.

Watering:

This is crucial! Water frequently, especially during hot weather.

Check the soil moisture regularly by sticking your finger into the soil.

Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Fertilizing:

Since peat moss is low in nutrients, fertilize regularly with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Consider Amendments:

For plants that prefer more moisture retention, you can add a small amount of coco coir or vermiculite to the mix.

Important Notes:

Overwatering: While frequent watering is necessary, avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.

Plant Selection: This type of soil is well-suited for seed starting as well as plants that prefer well-drained conditions, such as cacti, cannabis, succulents, and some tropical plants.

Adjustments: You may need to adjust your watering frequency based on the specific plant and environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, sunlight).

Alberta Blend

Moisten the Peat Moss before use: (optional) Peat moss can be hydrophobic (water-repellent) when dry. Before using it, thoroughly moisten it. You can do this by placing it in a container and adding water, then squeezing out any excess.

Mixing: (optional) Our Private Label Alberta Blend comes ready to use, expertly formulated for your plants, either indoors or outdoors.

If you're using this mix as your own base, combine it with worm castings, volcanic dust, vermiculite, etc. to improve nutrition, drainage and/or aeration.

Potting:

When potting your plants, ensure that the pot has drainage holes.

Fill the pot with the moistened potting mix, leaving enough space for the plant's root ball.

Gently place the plant in the pot and fill in around it with more potting mix.

Lightly firm the soil around the plant leaving ½ inch to an inch of space at the top for watering.

Watering:

Because peat moss retains water, be careful not to overwater.

Allow the top layer of soil to dry out slightly before watering again.

Fertilizing:

Since peat moss is nutrient-poor, you'll need to provide your plants with regular fertilization.

Use the correct fertilizer according to the plant's needs.

20-20-20 Houseplant Complete

Mix Ratio: For all houseplants apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water once a week once every week. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

It is highly recommended to start your houseplants on a fertilizer regime, but only while they are actively growing. Houseplants tend to have a period of dormancy (normally winter, however poinsettias, Xmas cacti etc. are exceptions to this rule) and whilst dormant they should not be fertilized.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

22-6-15 Plus Herb and Leafy Vegetable

Mix Ratio: For all herbaceous and leafy vegetable plants apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water once a week. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

This fertilizer is ideal for all leafy vegetables and for herbs. This product can be used year-round if you grow herbs indoors.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

20-12-28 Tomato and Fruiting Vegetable

Mix Ratio: For all fruiting vegetable plants apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water once a week. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

Use this fertilizer on planting day and push right through until the plant either stops producing or reaches the end of season. In the case of transplanted seedlings this fertilizer should be used after the 2 feedings of Js - Jump-Start & Transplant.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

10-52-10 Jump-Start & Transplant

Mix Ratio: For outdoor summer plants apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water. Normally two applications, one at the time of transplanting, the second application can be done one week later from the initial fertilizing. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

Mix Ratio: For seed starting - apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water. Do not over water seedlings, feed every 2 weeks until transplanted outside. Feed them at the time of transplanting outdoors, then one more feeding a week later. After that start using the correct fertilizer for type of plant. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

 e.g. Vt Vegetable: Tomato and Fruiting for tomatoes, F3 Flower flower flower for bedding out/annual plants.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

4-5-28 Perennial Complete

Mix Ratio: All perennials (in warm seasons) apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water every 2 weeks from spring to late summer. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

This formula is professionally blended for all your perennials. For existing perennials, we recommend starting to fertilize when you see active growth (i.e. new shoots etc.). For new perennials we recommend that you start fertilizing at time of planting and go through to mid August.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

28-14-14 Plus Trees and Shrubs - Fruit and Flower

Mix Ratio: Trees and/or shrubs (in warm seasons) apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water per week. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

This formula is professionally blended for all your fruiting and flowering trees and shrubs.

For existing trees, we recommend starting to fertilize when you see active growth (i.e. bud break, new shoots etc.).

For new trees we recommend that you start fertilizing at time of planting and go through to mid August.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

14-7-21 Tree and Shrub Leaf & Needle

Mix Ratio: Trees and/or shrubs (in warm seasons) apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water every 2 weeks. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

This formula is professionally blended for all your evergreen/coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs.

For existing trees, we recommend starting to fertilize when you see active growth (i.e. bud break, new shoots etc.).

For new trees we recommend that you start fertilizing at time of planting and go through to mid August.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

15-10-30 Flower, Flower, Flower

Mix Ratio: Outdoor plants (in warm seasons) apply ¼ teaspoon (1gram) /per 1 Litre of water twice a week. A full scoop makes 12 litres or 3 gallons.

This formula is professionally blended for all your annual plants. We recommend starting to fertilize at time of planting outdoors and go through to first frost.

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended amount. Keep out of reach of children and pets.