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Wonderberry: Is this Success or Failure?

August 29, 2026 by Erika Leave a Comment

A few years ago I had a mission to plant more fruit in my garden. Besides various melons (like these and these), I found an historic, annual, heirloom berry called Wonderberry. Here is what you need to know about it. To be honest, I’m not sure if my ...

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Grow Your Own Leeks

garlic stalks pulled from the garden, on the lawn

Part 2: How to Grow your own Garlic

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80 Year Old House Remodel – 8 Trades & Treasures

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Grow Montreal Market Melons

April 13, 2026 by Erika Leave a Comment

The Montreal Market Melon is a great find for gardeners, even far from Montreal here in the northern prairies. Its crispy green flesh has a wonderfully sweet, musky melon flavour in a generous size! Get the low down on where these treasures came from ...

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Plant a Tree: Native vs. Introduced Trees

Ground cherries and grond cherries in husks in a bowl on a place mat on weathered wood with a plant

Ground Cherry: Tropical Taste in Zone 3

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Platz: Fruit Dessert Square Bar

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Ground cherries and grond cherries in husks in a bowl on a place mat on weathered wood with a plant

Ground Cherry: Tropical Taste in Zone 3

wonderberries in a small bowl on a place mat with a plant on weathered wood

Wonderberry: Is this Success or Failure?

Summer squash in a basket on a place mat on a stump with a wildflower bouquet

Summer Squash Success

garlic stalks pulled from the garden, on the lawn

Part 2: How to Grow your own Garlic

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