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By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:01:38 +0000

Kathy: Which varieties have you planted? You will need at least two varieties to pollinate well. That would be my first guess. Second guess is that the plants just need a little more time to get established. You should see more berries each year until about year 7.

By: Kathy Brown

Kathy Brown — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 23:27:43 +0000

Hi Dave! I planted a few Haskap bushes over the last three years. They are growing, healthy and had lots of flowers this spring, but only a few berries. Is there something I need to be doing to increase yield? I live about an hour north of you.
Thanks! I’m really enjoying your blogs.

By: Gwen Dorchak

Gwen Dorchak — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:36:43 +0000

Good morning Dave: I was just about to plant out some haskap plants and thought to get a little more growing information before I did – and I discovered your “Alberta Home Gardener” site – it is great! We “grow” in southern Alberta – Enchant. You are now on my list of favorites – Thank you, Gwen

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:22:30 +0000

Cassie: I'd recommend looking at this page - http://northernshade.ca/plant-list/ It's sure to give you some ideas!

By: Cassie

Cassie — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:16:34 +0000

hi there, I was needing some tips of what kind of flowers/plants that I could plant on the north facing side of my house. There is very little sunlight and just would love something that would look pretty and fill my flower beds! Thanks

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:01:11 +0000

Patty: If you can cover them somehow, they should be fine. Maybe with tarps, blankets, buckets…. whatever else you have around.

By: Patty

Patty — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:35:33 +0000

There is frost forecast for late Friday night……what should I do about perennials that are up and bedding plats newly planted. I live on pigeon lake.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:42:43 +0000

Kate: I don’t know of anywhere to buy a pre-made SFG grid – I always just make my own. You can use word, metal, plastic – even string! Its just a visual divider.

By: Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:08:51 +0000

Where can I buy a plastic/wood grid for square foot gardening in Calgary or in Canada. I have heard that Briteland garden centre in Vernon BC has some supplies for SFG but do you know of any other source. Thank you Kate, Calgary