Gardening in Calgary

Perfect Perennials for the Prairie Gardener

by Vaessen, Dawn

Book - 2011

A beginner's guide to perennials, mulch and basic gardening techniques for the prairie gardener. A beginner's guide to perennials, mulch and basic gardening techniques for the prairie gardener. Show less

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Perennials for Alberta

by Dawson, Donna

Book - 2005

What kind of perennials will not only grow here, but reliably survive our winters as well? Take this with you when you go shopping for new perennials! What kind of perennials will not only grow here, but reliably survive our winters as well? Take this with you when you go shopping for new perennials! Show less

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The Chinook Short Season Yard

Quick and Beautiful in the Calgary Region

by Penner, Lyndon

Book - 2014

Local garden expert Lyndon Penner's great guide to the challenges of gardening in Calgary! Local garden expert Lyndon Penner's great guide to the challenges of gardening in Calgary! Show less

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The Water-saving Garden

How to Grow A Gorgeous Garden With A Lot Less Water

by Penick, Pam

Book - 2016

A very relevant book: because of climate change, water rationing, and the possibility of drought, many gardeners are trying to use less water. A very relevant book: because of climate change, water rationing, and the possibility of drought, many gardeners are trying to use less water. Show less

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Gardening With Less Water

Low-tech, Low-cost Techniques : Use up to 90% Less Water in your Garden

by Bainbridge, David A.

Book - 2015

More ideas on how to use less water and still grow a great garden. More ideas on how to use less water and still grow a great garden. Show less

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The Prairie Rock Garden

[comprehensive List of Rock Garden Plants for the Prairies]

by Balzer, Donna

Book - 2000

Calgary author and gardener Donna Balzer's guide to rock gardening: how to design and plant a beautiful rockery. Calgary author and gardener Donna Balzer's guide to rock gardening: how to design and plant a beautiful rockery. Show less

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Creating the Prairie Xeriscape

by Williams, Sara

Book - 2013

Xeriscape gardening uses native and hardy plants to create a garden that requires little water. This book features plants that will grow in our prairie conditions. Xeriscape gardening uses native and hardy plants to create a garden that requires little water. This book features plants that will grow in our prairie conditions. Show less

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Lawn Gone!

Low-maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for your Yard

by Penick, Pam

Book - 2013

What options are there other than a high-maintenance lawn? There are many, and this book is full of photos and ideas. What options are there other than a high-maintenance lawn? There are many, and this book is full of photos and ideas. Show less

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New Perennials for Canada

by Williamson, Don

Book - 2010

The author encourages gardeners to try new plants and to push the limits of the hardiness zones in their area by using microclimates in their own yards. The author encourages gardeners to try new plants and to push the limits of the hardiness zones in their area by using microclimates in their own yards. Show less

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New Annuals for Canada

by Sproule, Rob

Book - 2010

Rather than sticking to the same geraniums and petunias each year, the author explores many new varieties of annuals that thrive in Canada. Rather than sticking to the same geraniums and petunias each year, the author explores many new varieties of annuals that thrive in Canada. Show less

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Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates

by Lonnee, Debbie

Book - 2011

Topics ranging from shrubs, trees, fruit-bearing choices and pruning are covered. All the information is specific to cold climate areas. Topics ranging from shrubs, trees, fruit-bearing choices and pruning are covered. All the information is specific to cold climate areas. Show less

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Garden Bugs of Alberta

Gardening to Attract, Repel and Control

by Fry, Kenneth McNichol

Book - 2008

In order to deal with insect damage or infestations, you first have to identify the culprit. This is a good local guide for the bugs that you might encounter in Calgary. In order to deal with insect damage or infestations, you first have to identify the culprit. This is a good local guide for the bugs that you might encounter in Calgary. Show less

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Dead Snails Leave No Trails

Natural Pest Control for Home and Garden

by Nancarrow, Loren

Book - 2013

Instead of using chemicals, the author shows you how to make your own all-purpose pest repellents with simple ingredients like chile peppers and vinegar. Other methods such as companion planting are also discussed. Instead of using chemicals, the author shows you how to make your own all-purpose pest repellents with simple ingredients like chile peppers and vinegar. Other methods such as companion planting are also discussed. Show less

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What's Wrong With My Vegetable Garden?

100% Organic Solutions for All your Vegetables, From Artichokes to Zucchini

by Deardorff, David C.

Book - 2011

For a new gardener, it is rewarding to grow your own vegetables, but there might be snags: bugs, diseases, and mysterious ailments are the focus of this book. For a new gardener, it is rewarding to grow your own vegetables, but there might be snags: bugs, diseases, and mysterious ailments are the focus of this book. Show less

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Attracting Beneficial Bugs to your Garden

A Natural Approach to Pest Control

by Walliser, Jessica

Book - 2014

Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs! These are the "good" bugs we want in our gardens. They are all carnivores that devour the bugs that otherwise eat our plants and vegetables. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs! These are the "good" bugs we want in our gardens. They are all carnivores that devour the bugs that otherwise eat our plants and vegetables. Show less

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Outwitting Squirrels

101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed From your Birdfeeder by Squirrels

by Adler, Bill

Book - 2014

As soon as you hang a birdfeeder, the squirrels seem to find out how to access them. This has 101 different ways to try to thwart them! As soon as you hang a birdfeeder, the squirrels seem to find out how to access them. This has 101 different ways to try to thwart them! Show less

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Gardening for Goofs

by Balzer, Donna

Book - 1995

Donna Balzer is a well-known local gardener and radio guest. Although published more than 20 years ago, her advice for Calgary gardeners is still relevant today. Donna Balzer is a well-known local gardener and radio guest. Although published more than 20 years ago, her advice for Calgary gardeners is still relevant today. Show less

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I'll Never Marry A Farmer

Lois Hole on Life, Learning & Vegetable Gardening

by Hole, Lois

Book - 1998

Lois Hole started a greenhouse business in Alberta, authored many regional gardening books, and eventually became the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. She shares her experiences in this book. Lois Hole started a greenhouse business in Alberta, authored many regional gardening books, and eventually became the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. She shares her experiences in this book. Show less

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The Calgary Gardener

The Essential Guide to Gardening in Alberta's Chinook Country, [vol.1]

Book - 1996

Originally published by the Calgary Horticultural Society 20 years ago, this guide remains relevant because of its focus on the unique growing conditions in Calgary. Originally published by the Calgary Horticultural Society 20 years ago, this guide remains relevant because of its focus on the unique growing conditions in Calgary. Show less

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The Calgary Gardener, Volume Two

Beyond the Basics

Book - 1998

Following the success of The Calgary Gardener, this second volume features additional recommendations for plant varieties as well as trees and shrubs. Following the success of The Calgary Gardener, this second volume features additional recommendations for plant varieties as well as trees and shrubs. Show less

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