Carolyn’s Corner: Summer Gardening Tips
by Richard Plummer, Calgary Gardener
All this rain is perfect to help our gardens flourish and grow. As we hit the mid-season point of...
Use Water Wisely Outdoors This Summer
Did you know that Calgary’s dry climate is at risk of droughts, which can put pressure on our rivers and impact our water...
Carolyn’s Corner: Plan Your Front Yard Edible Garden
Get ready to move your vegetable garden beyond the back yard this year. In many cases, the front yard may be the only...
Carolyn’s Corner: All Hail Protection! Gardening Tips to Reduce Hail Damage in Summer
by guest writer TJ Yurko
Hailstorms are a quintessential part of summer in Alberta, a bane to both farmers and urbanites alike. These unique...
Watering Wisely and Healthier Yards Go Hand-In-Hand
The summer ahead looks hot and dry, so let’s make the most of the water we use outdoors.
Did you know, Calgary’s dry climate...
Carolyn’s Corner: 5 Key Practices for Tree Care in Summer
by guest writer TJ Yurko
Watering
Water is contribuone of the most important cultural requirements of trees, especially during periods of hot, dry weather. However,...
Be YardSmart
Did you know? Calgaryʼs drinking water is supplied by the Bow and Elbow watersheds, which face many pressures, including a changing climate and...
Water Your Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers with a Rain Barrel
Did you know, watering your yard can account for 30 to 40 percent of your annual water use? With changing weather patterns in...
Design Your Dream
by Carolyn Brown
The magic of holiday poinsettias and amaryllis has faded. What’s a homeowner to do in the heart of winter? Dream! February...
The War on Fungus Gnats
by Carolyn
Fungus gnats are one annoying little critter that you probably will be unlucky enough to experience at one point or another on...
Balcony Gardening
by Peg Oneil
Growing your own food gives you time in the sunshine, a sense of accomplishment, and reduces your trips to the grocery...
Creeping Bellflower
Campanula rapunculoides
Overview:
This perennial introduced from Europe as an ornamental, reproduces both by seed and creeping rhizomes. Roots can travel under fences, through lawns...
