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Craig’s recipe for compost success

Recipe for Fast 'n' Easy Compost

Getting that new batch of compost going seems tricky…but it’s actually pretty simple! Click this card for Craig’s tried and true recipe – and make the compost your garden craves.

Craig demonstrates easy container gardening – Video

Easy Container Gardening

Craig demonstrates our new and improved grow tubs – and shows how to easily fill these garden containers.

 

Asparagus in Raised Beds

TCCG Raised Bed

I have been watching my asparagus in raised beds trial anticipating a small harvest this year. I started the plants from seed I received from a breeder in 2012. This is the sister variety to AsparaBest™ Asparagus. They have been happily growing, surviving some cold winters. I thought this winter would be the end of Read More

Why we are waiting for the Forsythia to bloom

Forsythia Blooming

I have been keeping a careful eye out for the spring flush of Forsythia flowers. There hasn’t been anything yellow in the landscape except daffodils. Then, we reached 75˚ for a couple of days and like magic, the Forsythia was in bloom!

Why do I watch this every spring? Blooming Forsythia is a phonological indicator Read More

Benefits of a Raised Bed

Raised Bed overall after planting

Prepping the raised bed.

Two years ago I built 2 raised beds at our community garden that Gardens Alive! hosts. I built them for easy access to all sides since I have neighbours adjacent to my plot (3’ by 10’ by 10” deep). I used them last year for extra test seeds and plants Read More