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Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Alberta is home to a range of different growing zones. Stettler horticulturist Robert Spencer explains the differences between the zones and offers advice on what vegetables and fruits we can grow in our province.
Plus, Niko Palmer shares a story about her community garden in Edmonton.
Topics in this episode:
- Growing zones. Here’s a map of Alberta’s various zones and when to start your seeds.
- Growing corn. Here are more of Robert’s tips.
For more gardening tips and tales, join AMA Good to Grow. It’s a down-to-earth, online community where Albertans can connect with likeminded enthusiasts, share success stories, and get advice from experts and Good to Grow members.
Want to be part of our podcast? Share your gardening stories or questions with us and you might be featured in an episode. We want to hear about what you’re growing, what you like about gardening and/or any burning questions you might have about growing food or flowers in Alberta. Send an email, audio recording (Voice Memo on iPhone) or video message to goodtogrow@ama.ab.ca.
Happy gardening!
Music composed by: Doug Hoyer
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Maintaining healthy soil is fundamental for growing food and flowers. Chelsie Anderson, owner of Chelsie’s Garden Soil-utions, dishes the dirt on soil amendments and how to help your garden thrive.
Plus, Elyse Abma-Bouma shares a story about her balcony garden.
Topics in this episode:
- Worm castings. Read more about worms and soil microbes on Chelsie Anderson’s blog.
- How to compost.
For more gardening tips and tales, join AMA Good to Grow. It’s a down-to-earth, online community where Albertans can connect with likeminded enthusiasts, share success stories, and get advice from experts and Good to Grow members.
Want to be part of our podcast? Share your gardening stories or questions with us and you might be featured in an episode. We want to hear about what you’re growing, what you like about gardening and/or any burning questions you might have about growing food or flowers in Alberta. Send an email, audio recording (Voice Memo on iPhone) or video message to goodtogrow@ama.ab.ca.
Happy gardening!
Music composed by: Doug Hoyer
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Last summer, CaraLee Epp and her husband Jeff challenged each other to a friendly gardening contest. Who ended up growing the most vegetables in their Edmonton backyard?
Plus, avid gardener Robyn Couture shares a story about some special peonies.
Topics in this episode:
- Making your own herb butter. Here’s a recipe for butter with shallots, mustard, black pepper and thyme.
- Growing cucamelons.
- How to collect seeds. For more info, check out The Prairie Guide Gardener’s Go-To for Seeds, written by Calgary master gardeners Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau.
For more gardening tips and tales, join AMA Good to Grow. It’s a down-to-earth, online community where Albertans can connect with likeminded enthusiasts, share success stories, and get advice from experts and Good to Grow members such as Melrose and Normandeau.
Want to be part of our podcast? Share your gardening stories or questions with us and you might be featured in an episode. We want to hear about what you’re growing, what you like about gardening and/or any burning questions you might have about growing food or flowers in Alberta. Send an email, audio recording (Voice Memo on iPhone) or video message to goodtogrow@ama.ab.ca.
Happy gardening!