They are Beasts, Beauties and Blizzards of a delightful hardy to -50C berry bush that you can easily grow in your garden, with extraordinary health benefits. The bushes are robust, and offer a great privacy screen, but are not too tall or very wide – so can be grown in a small space. The berry flavor is a unique and …
Growing Hardy Zone 3 Garden Apricots in Alberta Manchurian Apricots are a winter-hardy relative of the native plum. This tree can stand some drought, but will not handle standing water or saturated moist soils. They are wonderful trees for conservation and diversity projects, and can be used in shelterbelts, thickets, or as a specimen tree in a sheltered back yard. …
How to Choose Plants Hardy to Your Zone Our farm and tree nursery, Prairie Gardens, is dedicated to producing plants that grow on the Canadian Prairies – which range from zones 0 (hardy to Alaska) to zone 4 (hardy in Edmonton). Our tree nursery was established in 1956 – with almost 70 years of experience, naturally, we get a lot …
In-depth Fruit Tree Planting Tips for the Home Garden in Alberta The following suggestions will help you to successfully plant fruit trees in Canadian Hardiness Zones 0 to 4 for Alberta gardens, whether it is spring, summer or fall, and you’ll have an in depth understanding on how to grow hardy fruits in the north! Spring Planting Springtime is the …
Hardy Fruit for Zone 2 Gardens The American Highbush Cranberry grows wild in Alberta. It is found around lakes, in shady forest glens, and along forgotten streams that flow in the spring. You’ll smell them on the breeze before you see them. They have a distinct aroma, vaguely reminiscent of blue cheese or more likely – “stinky socks”! The fruit …
Compendium for Growing Plums & Cherry Plums for the Prairies in Canadian Hardiness Zone 2-3 Did you know we can grow plums in Edmonton and across Alberta? There are actually four types of plum trees that can be grown in prairie climate of Alberta in the Canadian Hardiness Zone 2-3-3b throughout the Edmonton region. In the cities (Lethbridge, Medicine Hat …
University of Saskatchewan fruit expert, Bob Bors has been working on something unique: a collection of bush-type tart cherries that produce large, tasty fruits well-suited for harvesting for fresh eating or pie making. Interesting fact: The BRIX sugar level is actually higher in these “Tart”cherries than it is in the traditional Bing cherry (22 vs 16) but as they have …
There are many different types of currants (Ribes spp.) including red (R. rubrum L.), black (R. nigrum L.), pink and white. Currants belong to the Saxifrage family. The red and black types are preferred for commercial production compared to the white. Currants are small deciduous shrubs which are native to Canada. Red currants range in size from three to five …
Are you growing haskap berries yet? If you’re not yet familiar with these cigar shaped berries, they may soon become your favourite fruit in your garden. With a flavour similar to a wild huckleberry crossed with a blueberry – they are juicier than Saskatoons, tamer than raspberries, and lower-maintenance than blueberries or strawberries. These amazing little berry shrubs have become …
For Edmonton Gardens (Zone 3-4) Welcome to the art of growing Blueberries in Alberta – for Zone 3 gardens! You are going to be surprised by how many half-high blueberries are tough enough to grow in our -35C winter wonderland here in Alberta! Most of the blueberry (Vaccinum) family hail from North America, where First Nations peoples have been enjoying …
