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Blue Grass Garden Blog, February 2024
February Follies
The winter of 2024 has been mild to say the least, although early this year, the short-term deep freeze tried to knock us all down. Early February was once again showing us unseasonably warm temperatures and had us all eagerly anticipating spring. Although, maybe no one as much as Balzac Billy and the results are in! On February 2nd, Groundhog Day morning, Balzac Billy saw his shadow, thus predicting six more weeks of winter! Our Groundhog Day festivities and pancake breakfast were a resounding success, thank you to all that attended.
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Blue Grass Blog
2M ago
The start of the new year may have us looking at the past, what’s is our current situation and what will the future bring. New Year’s resolutions are being made, new day planners are being opened and written in with precision, colour and hope for fun ahead. With a mild winter (up to this month) at play, our minds are easily swayed to setting our sights on spring. It feels as if it is just around the corner.
What are your plans in you yard and garden this year? Are you a trend follower in your outdoor spaces? Garden Media Group have predicted several trends for the season ahead, some trends are ..read more
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2M ago
Blue Grass Garden Blog, July 2023
Continuing our series of what we can grow and what we should plant in Zone 3/4, we turn our attention to the colour and personality of the garden. Perennials and annuals are herbaceous plants that are the filler to the structure created by woody ornamentals. Perennials are plants that return every year as their growth allows, annuals grow just through the current growing season (they will not overwinter). Both provide a cornucopia of colour, texture, and size.
Annuals are the crayons for your garden, they create the summer long colour that we all enjoy. There ..read more
Blue Grass Blog
2M ago
Blue Grass Garden Blog, June 2023
Gardening in Zone 3/4 certainly has its challenges, but with some basic knowledge and a little fortitude we can grow some beautiful gardens in the prairies and foothills. Any new gardener to our growing area should fundamentally understand the growing or hardiness zone, how to create a fertile garden foundation and which plants to choose. Check out our Gardening in the Prairies blog for more detailed growing zone information across Alberta. Creating or building a good soil foundation for your gardens is very important for successful growth as you have heard fr ..read more
Blue Grass Blog
6M ago
Gardening in the prairies certainly has its challenges but we continue to dig in and grow. Whether it’s big, beautiful trees, lush green lawns, beautiful blooms of carefully tended gardens, or the food we eat, we love to grow. In the last few years, the gardening industry has boomed with a staggering increase of over 18 million new gardeners in North America alone. We see it every day at the Garden Centre. As demand has increased, strategies to extend our growing season are being implemented and indoor gardening is as important as outdoor gardening for many.
There are a few basic things to kno ..read more
Blue Grass Blog
1y ago
Are you ready to embark on a delicious and nutritious journey into the world of vegetable gardening? Look no further! This beginner-friendly guide will give you the essential steps to kickstart your vegetable garden adventure. With a little bit of patience, persistence, and tender loving care, you’ll soon be enjoying the fruits (or, rather, vegetables) of your labour. So, let’s dig in and get started on your path to a thriving vegetable garden.
Step 1: Choose the Perfect Location
The first step in creating a flourishing vegetable garden is selecting the right spot. Here are some factors to co ..read more
Blue Grass Blog
1y ago
Spring is just around the corner, and if you’re a gardening enthusiast, you know what that means – it’s time to get your hands dirty and prepare your garden for the upcoming season. But before you jump right in, you need to complete a few essential things to ensure your garden thrives this spring. Here are eight must-do tasks to prepare your garden for the new season.
8 Must-Do Gardening Tasks this Spring
Spring is the perfect time to start gardening. The weather is warming up, the soil is rich, and the plants are eager to grow. With these eight must-do tasks, you can ensure your garden thriv ..read more
Blue Grass Blog
1y ago
Selecting trees that will grow in shady sites can be difficult. Most trees need some sun to thrive but there are some trees that are adaptable and will tolerate lower light locations in the landscape.
Blue Grass recommends trying Balsam, Poplar, Bylands Green Poplar, Dancing Flame Trembling Aspen, Golden Willow, Guardian Aspen, Harvest Gold Linden, Hawthorn Hicks Yew* Laurel Leaf Willow, Prairie Skyrise Aspen, Redmong Linden*, River Birch, Serviceberry, Silver Queen Maple*, Swedish Aspen, Tower Poplar, Trembling Aspen and Tristis Poplar.
The post Shade Tolerant Trees appeared first on Blue Gra ..read more
Blue Grass Blog
1y ago
Watering/Mowing a Newly Sodded Lawn: water immediately after sod is laid, ensuring it is well-watered right to the edges. During week one water every day, week two every other day, week three once or twice a week. This is just a guideline (soil should be moist to a depth of 4cm), always check if there is too much water or not enough, do not allow roots to rot or edges of sod to dry out. You likely will be able to mow your lawn within 7 days of installation.
The post Watering & Fertilizing Sod appeared first on Blue Grass Nursery, Sod & Garden Centres ..read more
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1y ago
You’re not imagining it; grocery prices in Alberta have certainly skyrocketed over the last year. The average household food bill increased by 9.2%, and there isn’t any sign of stopping. More people are looking for alternative ways to get their vegetable and herb fixes, including growing it yourself. There are a ton of veggies you can grow in our climate, including:
Beets
Cabbage
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Cucumbers
Potatoes
Spinach
Squash
Radishes
Celery
Peppers
Carrots
And even herbs too!
When you’re buying plants that have already been potted, it can become costly. The best way to approach ..read more