Pruning and Espaliering fruit trees is easy to do with a bit of knowledge and the proper tools. Growing your own food is one of the most empowering things a person can do. To step out into your yard and harvest fresh vegetables for many months of the year is very rewarding. I know it…
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Composting Methods in The Garden
Composting in your garden is easy to do and beneficial to create nutrient rich soil to put back into the garden! Grow Your Own Food is an information series on Gardening in Canada that covers every aspect of growing your own food at home. I help you every step of the way so that you…
Beef Dip
This easy to make Beef Dip features beautiful Alberta beef, slow cooked to perfection. Alberta Beef The province has over four and a half million head of cattle, compared to the population of roughly 3.931 million people we are outnumbered by cattle. Agriculture has a significant position in the province’s economy with 44% of all…
Cool Weather Crops
Cool weather crops are the first parts of the garden we start and are the last sections we harvest. With multiple plantings we can take advantage of all seasons, creating a 4-season garden. Many crops can tolerate colder weather and soil, and can be planted as early spring vegetables or started late in the…
How to Grow Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts can be quite easy to grow with a bit of knowledge. If you have never seen how they grow it is quite impressive. This post was written for and first published on Earth, Food and Fire. Brussels Sprouts are cruciferous, belonging to the family Brassicaceae. Plants grow in tall columns with harvestable buds…