by RobtheHortGod | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
At the start of the year, I wrote about how 2021 had been designated as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, which I thought was a nice thing. I spend approximately 60-80% of my time working with fruits and vegetables of all different types. And it has...
by RobtheHortGod | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ll come right out and say it. Last year was the first time that I ever planted a tree in my own yard. I’ve planted plenty of shrubs over the years, and I’ve planted trees in a few other places, but never one in my own space. It was exciting. After all the time that...
by RobtheHortGod | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Over a decade ago, a work colleague of mine was retiring. He’d had a long and storied career working to help build the fruit industry in Alberta. He was involved in lots of the initial research and testing that was required to fill in the gaps for the growers and...
by RobtheHortGod | May 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
I had been thinking about writing about soil and the importance of firm foundations in all areas of our lives. But what kept crowding to the forefront of my mind were different examples of new growth, plant-based or people-based. It’s spring! To be honest, things are...
by RobtheHortGod | Apr 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Garden centres everywhere (well, around the prairies) will be opening their doors to the public in the next week or so. As a result, there will be a dramatic in new plant acquisitions in yards and gardens across the region. People that love indoor plants, as well as...
