by RobtheHortGod | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
The fluctuating temperatures of autumn (typically dipping lower and lower) signal that it is time to wrap up our growing season activities. We harvest that crops that are still out in the field, we put everything into storage, and we clean things up. Whether you are...
by RobtheHortGod | Sep 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many of the diseases that affect the commonly grown vegetables in this neck of the woods are only threats if they can find a way through the physical armour that is the skin of the vegetable. Vegetables that are healthy and unstressed, and that have intact skin, are...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
For the past number of years, one of the bulb vegetables has been increasing in popularity at a rate that is much faster than other vegetables. This growth is also more sustained that other “flash in the pan” vegetables, which rise and fall within a one to three...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
At a recent crop walk event that I attended, there was a bit of discussion surrounding the weather. That isn’t entirely surprising given the record-setting high temperatures (and major lack of moisture) that the prairies have been experiencing this summer. Producers...
by RobtheHortGod | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
I apologize for the gaps in articles lately. I’ve undertaken some life changes and writing a blog article isn’t something that always fit into the time allotments this past while. But never fear, I’m working on ways to make more regular posts. It’s harvest time,...
