When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the center of the leaves. You’ll recognize the…
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I thought it was about time I showed you what’s inside the Walkerland greenhouse this year! It looks very tidy and tame right now but it wont be long before…
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Cover crops or “green manure” are a valuable part of building & maintaining good soil health, especially in a home garden. We use cover crops in our fields but also…
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If you asked me what item every gardener should have I would excitedly exclaim “a Hori-Hori stainless steel weeding knife of course”! This one tool has literally replaced ALL of…
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Spring has finally arrived at Walkerland! I’ve got dirt under my nails, scrapes, bruises and aching muscles – I couldn’t be happier! I was feeling inspired by the spring air…
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The three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, have been planted together in traditional Native American gardens for centuries. The three sisters support each other and form an ecosystem that helps…
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In early spring when the ground is just thawing, chives are one of the first plants to emerge from the ground. They are also one of the first spring time…
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When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the center of the leaves. You’ll recognize the…
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A neighbour called us this morning asking me if I had some soil. Having just dug my way into the greenhouse yesterday I was happy to be able to say…
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Seeds are quite remarkable aren’t they? Such a tiny speck of life can grow into a massive plant, producing bountiful food. This is our Ten part heirloom seed guide covering …
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