A good read on why you should use potting mix or potting soil instead of dirt from the ground.
Tag: Container Gardening
Blossom End Rot
This is a very misunderstood disease and it affects more than tomatoes. The tell tale sign you have blossom end rot is that the bottom of the fruit is sunken in and black. So how do you prevent blossom end rot and what exactly is it? This relatively common garden problem is not a disease,…
Pretty Flowers
Flower Color of Flowers Light Zone Height Calendula Citrus and cream Full Sun Annual, but will reseed 2′ tall Viola Pansy Purple, blue, orange, yellow, white, and maroon. Shades of blue, burgundy and yellow Full sun to partial sun Annual, but will reseed 6-8” tall 6-9” tall compact Nasturium Variety of colors Orange, Gold, Pink,…
Veggie Plants
Sweet Bell Peppers Orange Yellow Red Green Black White Green Chocolate Friar Di Napoli (The 4-5 inch long tapered peppers are thin skinned and ideal for frying) Sweet Banana Growing peppers: Can be grown in containers or in the garden. Prefer full sun. Water as needed. $2.75/pot (2.5” by 2.5” pot) Eggplant Color Size of…
Herbs
Herb Other Uses Height Light Requirements Borage Big tall bushes Flowers: Blue Teas, salads, flowers are edible. 18-30” tallself-seeds Does best in full sun. Partial shade will have less flowers and a lankier plant. Bee Balm Zone 4 Tea, salads, garnishes,Mint flavor 2.5′-4′ Can use both flowers and leaves Does best in full sun. Partial…
11 Types of Basil
BASIL Characteristics Flavor Height Uses Cinnamon Purple flowers, stems and veins Slight cinnamon smell and flavor 18”-28” tall Teas, containers Thai Purple Flowers Spicy anise/licorice taste 16-20” tall Soups, stir fries, and curries, pho Holy Purplish-green leaves, purple flowers Spicy, sweet, clove-like 16-22” tall Thai cuisine Lemon White flowers Citrusy lemon 20-24” tall Salads, vinegars,…
37 Varieties of Tomatoes
Bush Slicer Days Ind vs Det Size Notes Manitoba 65 6 oz Red, prolific Red Deuce 72 10 oz Red Red Morning 70 14 oz Red Primo Red 65 8.5 oz Red Crista 70 10 oz Red Sub Artic Maxi 48 2.5 oz Red, compact and prolific Beefsteak 72 8 oz Red Beefmaster 81 Indeterminate…
Growing Herbs for Soup
Summer Savory: Can be grown from seeds (needs to be started indoors) or you can buy plants. Summer Savory likes full sun and well draining soil. It is an annual and can be grown in containers, raised beds, or in the garden. During the season pick a few stems and in fall the entire plant…
Container and Small Garden Gardening.
Step 1. Scout out where you want to grow. Do you want to grow on a balcony, raised beds, or right in the ground? What kind of light does the area get? It is very important to note what kind of light the area gets in the morning and afternoon. Vegetable plants generally want full…
Growing Lavender
Lavender likes lots of sun, good air circulation, likes being on the drier side, and needs well draining soil. Lavender can either be started from seeds or you can buy plants. Plant outside after all risk of frost is passed. In Manitoba it’s usually safe to plant out in June, but watch the weather forecast….
Pumpkinist Lora 