Category: Alberta

Blanket flowers are also known as “brown-eyed Susans.” They’re one of Alberta’s most cheerful and colourful native species of wildflowers, dotting the roadsides with their canary yellow glow. Where is blanket flower native to? bicolor), native from the southeastern US through to Colorado and south into Mexico, with its 2-inch flowers of red with yellow […]

The federal government, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, says Western Canada is Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Is Alberta in western Canada? Located in western Canada, the province of Alberta is bordered by the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the west and vast prairies and badlands to the east. To the north lie the Northwest […]

Western Water Hemlock Water hemlock is the most poisonous plant in North America. It is toxic to all livestock and to humans. One root can kill a cow. What is the most poisonous plant in Canada? calls giant hogweed one of the country’s most dangerous plants. When combined with sunlight, sap from the plants can […]

Kiwi. The fruit that you purchase at the retailer has little in common with the winter-hardy twining kiwi vine that we grow. Hardy to zone 2, or north of Edmonton, kiwi is easy to grow. All you need is vertical support like a trellis or a tall post. Can kiwi plants survive winter? Fear not, […]

In late January to early March you will want to begin growing your plants for this year’s garden by seeding your onions (if you choose to grow them from seed), leeks, celery and peppers and tomatoes. What should you start planting in March? There are number of vegetables that you can start seeding indoors (or […]

There are quite a few sweet plums that will grow here, in Alberta. Pembina has done well for us in our orchards. The trees produce freestone plums that grow up to 2 inches thick. The trees begin blooming in early spring, with fruit ripening throughout the summer until it is finally ready in early fall. […]

Found throughout Alberta, but not common in the southeast. Do wild strawberries grow in Canada? Three species of strawberries (genus Fragaria, family Rosaceae) are native to Canada, growing in woodlands, meadows, clearings and coastlines. Where do wild strawberries grow? Wild strawberries pop up on well-drained, loamy soil with afternoon shade. They grow along roadsides, on […]

Common Poisonous Plants Western Water Hemlock. Water hemlock is the most poisonous plant in North America. Seaside Arrowgrass. Arrowgrass is the second most troublesome plant in Alberta. Death Camas. Death camas is a small perennial herb with grasslike leaves. Milk Vetch. What is the most poisonous plant in Canada? calls giant hogweed one of the […]

When it comes to fast growing trees; two species are the undisputed kings; Willow, and Poplar. What tree has the fastest growth rate? 1. Thuja Green Giant. The Thuja Green Giant is an evergreen tree that can grow in Zones 5 to 9 at a rate of 3 to 5 feet per year. After three […]

Alberta Health Act – Open Government. Is Alberta Health Services part of the government? Overview. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is the provincial health agency tasked with delivering health services to Albertans. Alberta Health is the government department that sets policy, legislation and standards for the health system in Alberta. Who is responsible for setting policy […]