tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55883822764856737842024-03-18T20:57:45.747-06:00Saskatoon Horticultural Society BlogSaskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-80305708718666010532023-03-18T14:50:00.000-06:002023-03-18T14:50:38.011-06:002023 Spring Workshops!<p>Did you know that your SHS membership not only gets you excellent discounts to our business partners, but also free enrolment in gardening workshops? This spring we have two exciting workshops planned for our members! As always, non-members can also sign up for $10. Email info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca to sign up for either (or both!) workshop. There will also be a signup sheet at our Gardenscape booth (March 24-26, Prairieland Park.)</p><p>The first workshop will be held on March 29, at 7:00pm over Zoom. Join the owners of Bergamot & Basil Specialty Herbs to learn all about starting your garden from scratch using seeds and cuttings. Note that this is a different workshop from what Bergamot & Basil presented last year. Just in time to start your tomato seedlings! More information can be found in the promotional graphics below.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OXb-j_GFiabRJTL08GGOLrth_5KEHDFgXUa6s0o7KxM1p1qY-hVR-Sz2yyvfnjC_tAf3GEjU_ayacGiX2fmScUM_HY4UV3tK2Q9lPOGoiAKfv9Rlc_KdQLGx1jI7IkbbqX6QKDuQj0Su0OUZl0LZ_IIqgdXrFQ5RvmaKff3XnJEaLDr2yqnljqJQBg/s1080/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OXb-j_GFiabRJTL08GGOLrth_5KEHDFgXUa6s0o7KxM1p1qY-hVR-Sz2yyvfnjC_tAf3GEjU_ayacGiX2fmScUM_HY4UV3tK2Q9lPOGoiAKfv9Rlc_KdQLGx1jI7IkbbqX6QKDuQj0Su0OUZl0LZ_IIqgdXrFQ5RvmaKff3XnJEaLDr2yqnljqJQBg/w400-h400/1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHCafM5RULkk5zggXANvOiaJu4UNdYDABGU97hHzXZqZtIG9WVRAXj5Vyl8kUQclrf39OyW5SVe4NJAPAF9_IqCVj_72Zeh2Ihz-xMQCo8ASOO3Gxhqhmogt9-ThPbBAlV1JuNDE0pyqoxfAvnN_JRSMbEMgaEjdfgLW7Zr-TQDe1Jaq7V5BaUh8efA/s1080/2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHCafM5RULkk5zggXANvOiaJu4UNdYDABGU97hHzXZqZtIG9WVRAXj5Vyl8kUQclrf39OyW5SVe4NJAPAF9_IqCVj_72Zeh2Ihz-xMQCo8ASOO3Gxhqhmogt9-ThPbBAlV1JuNDE0pyqoxfAvnN_JRSMbEMgaEjdfgLW7Zr-TQDe1Jaq7V5BaUh8efA/w400-h400/2.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The second workshop will be held in-person at Sherbrooke Community Centre during the morning of May 13. Learn how to prune your shrubs and fruit trees with confidence from Robin Adair, ISA Certified Arborist. This workshop includes both classroom and hands-on practical components.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre3dViaVOFQn3UIF6GlxQwgqpoXpFjFcLb7gP3WuNleAb6bnnFMGb-kRxItOoEOT2BuFqoXpYDnMoeQcT_M-LavrB-vVeD3yu17w4NG0XOxbINtHQwROwy64jTmhP3jIX6RQLMzqPqD1_qzOM4unx93OOtk8DNyDV2Ha5R_6dm51xWhx-DsSd-Kr5jg/s940/1%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgre3dViaVOFQn3UIF6GlxQwgqpoXpFjFcLb7gP3WuNleAb6bnnFMGb-kRxItOoEOT2BuFqoXpYDnMoeQcT_M-LavrB-vVeD3yu17w4NG0XOxbINtHQwROwy64jTmhP3jIX6RQLMzqPqD1_qzOM4unx93OOtk8DNyDV2Ha5R_6dm51xWhx-DsSd-Kr5jg/w400-h335/1%20(1).png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBdSzl9XQwM4Jjjg4DT742BAav5LjEy4Z_imOgG5KuzlkyWQ-N5ydlesPHHL7fF3zspQDC1FnJN7JY3IEJHxk3dQOyRtdl6nKOxKPr1JBmFj8yf6cN6BrR6T6UN_Z_hHkoRf08hUpsi48YEaH0X97c72dZVOnKzbdM0ingcWl0Kf-EW6vUKZtY-19qw/s940/2%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBdSzl9XQwM4Jjjg4DT742BAav5LjEy4Z_imOgG5KuzlkyWQ-N5ydlesPHHL7fF3zspQDC1FnJN7JY3IEJHxk3dQOyRtdl6nKOxKPr1JBmFj8yf6cN6BrR6T6UN_Z_hHkoRf08hUpsi48YEaH0X97c72dZVOnKzbdM0ingcWl0Kf-EW6vUKZtY-19qw/w400-h335/2%20(1).png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We hope to see you at one or both workshops! Spring is here!</div><br /><div><br /><br /><p><br /></p></div>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-28046313465281795932022-09-12T11:31:00.002-06:002022-09-12T11:31:25.180-06:00Use Up That Giant Zucchini<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Whether it grew out of control while you were away for the long weekend or a coworker sneakily left one on your desk and won't own up to it, you're probably stuck with a giant zucchini or two right now! If you're over the zucchini and chocolate muffin combo, here are some other delicious ideas for using up a lot of zucchini. I have stuck mainly with ideas that use grated zucchini as this is a great way to use a lot at once since it cooks down so quickly.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwgpk60-6fwdGEP2yyMxo4sSwyFDY4-K_AexR33HdhUHXGan0ajM7bd2p9skWLtCf4y4dFNn3SjPYh9I6iDCq03PNtGJnU-OoKd5rQXpggZtZ4gbQh1HVejFyjnVIShkCcq1JEFvfe2cwy60IKIX2n_9oBNouavZsDO6ngDio5AaFoiZ3xq4_bVRRww/s1200/italian-zucchine-1562358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1200" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwgpk60-6fwdGEP2yyMxo4sSwyFDY4-K_AexR33HdhUHXGan0ajM7bd2p9skWLtCf4y4dFNn3SjPYh9I6iDCq03PNtGJnU-OoKd5rQXpggZtZ4gbQh1HVejFyjnVIShkCcq1JEFvfe2cwy60IKIX2n_9oBNouavZsDO6ngDio5AaFoiZ3xq4_bVRRww/w400-h290/italian-zucchine-1562358.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Sweet baked goods that aren't double chocolate zucchini muffins</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">While it seems our go-to is always chocolate and zucchini, there are infinite recipes online for using zucchini in baked goods without chocolate. Zucchini-carrot cake, zucchini lemon scones, zucchini banana bread - if you think sounds good, Google it and you'll probably find a recipe!</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Zucchini pancakes/fritters</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I personally LOVE <a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-zucchini-pancakes/">this recipe for Chinese Zucchini Pancakes</a>, but there are hundreds of other recipes out there that mix zucchini with other vegetables such as potatoes.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Zucchini butter</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Zucchini butter involves cooking down shredded zucchini in butter or olive oil until it's got a spreadable consistency. Then you can use it as a delicious spread or dip (try in a grilled cheese), in an omelet, as a pizza/flatbread topping, or even as a <a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/06/zucchini-butter-spaghetti/">pasta sauce</a>.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Zucchini frittata or zucchini slice</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What is easier than mixing some grated zucchini and cheese with eggs and throwing it in the oven? If you want to get a little fancier (but just barely), the zucchini dish I've been most obsessed with this summer is Australian zucchini slice - recipe at the end of this post!</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Zucchini casserole</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Grated, sliced, cubed, with cheese or without, straight zucchini or mixed with other vegetables, there are endless options for zucchini casserole. Make a big batch for lunches all week!</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">6. Freeze it for later</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you just don't have time to make all the things right now, use the squeezing method described in the recipe below to remove excess water, and then freeze grated zucchini to use during the winter months.</span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Zucchini Slice Recipe</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is a popular Australian recipe that I just discovered this summer and I can't get enough! It makes amazing leftovers and is perfect for a packed lunch or quick breakfast. I initially got the recipe from <a href="https://www.budgetbytes.com/zucchini-slice/">Budget Bytes</a> but have adapted it for my own preferences.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Makes 8 servings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Preheat oven to 375</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Approximately 2 cups grated zucchini</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup green onion, chopped small</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cup green pepper, sliced thin (optional)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">5 large eggs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup shredded cheddar (or other sharp cheese)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 cup flour (white or whole wheat is fine)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp baking powder</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cup olive oil</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">150g ham, sliced or cubed (about 1 cup)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">1 tsp pepper</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">2 tsp salt</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Put the zucchini in a colander, add the salt, mix in with your fingers, and set over a bowl or sink to drain for 10 minutes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mix the onion, green pepper, eggs, cheese, ham, and oil.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mix the dry ingredients.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini. There are a few options for this - you can put it into a tea towel or cheesecloth and wring it out, just squeeze handfuls of zucchini with your bare hands, or use a potato ricer. Do not rinse the zucchini before (or after) to remove salt - any excess salt will drain off, and you want to keep some salt for flavour.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mix the zucchini in with the wet ingredients and then add the dry ingredients.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Spread batter into a 9x13 pan, either greased or lined with parchment. Bake for 30-40 minutes until it is firm to the touch. Allow to cool and slice into 8 pieces. Can be served at any temperature.</span></p><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-79714541201838042232022-08-15T10:47:00.003-06:002022-08-15T10:47:43.504-06:00Hope to see you at the SHS End of Summer Garage Sale!<p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">It’s hard to believe that we’ve hit the midway point of August already! It’s time for harvesting and preserving and enjoying all the fruits of our summer labour. It’s also time for the Saskatoon Horticultural Society’s End of Summer Garage Sale!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Have you been starting some fall cleaning already, or are you looking for some new-to-you treasures to freshen up your home for the cooler months? Whether you’d like to donate items, purchase items, or just volunteer some of your time, there’s something for everyone at this event.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Donations will be accepted from Monday August 15-Friday August 19</b>, and can be dropped off at 571 Adilman Drive. Please call Marj at 306-880-9340 before showing up to arrange a dropoff time. We accept a wide variety of items (not just gardening equipment) but cannot accept large items such as furniture or entertainment units. Check with Marj or an SHS board member if you are unsure if your items are appropriate to donate.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The sale will take place on Saturday August 20 from 9am-2pm at 571 Adilman Drive</b>. If you would like to volunteer, once again please contact Marj at the number above.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;">All proceeds from the sale will go towards SHS initiatives such as our scholarships and events.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Come on out and have one last hurrah with the SHS this season! Thank you to everyone who has participated as we restarted our in-person events this spring and summer.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwe9yvFyf2422V3tr_J0GDUXC7KOyf_QN0GzvX9DWuk4AKqEdMj-KHT7SlDGKLtr5_CEA3vdnbaAEuWTZqrA1k7Cb_5jHiHJZuIUJP5fuF4LFwh6KY0DIycC1HwtE1RcEKOQoWkNaD6FsE6TlH71_7Z0GHamkFEdfno9GrDxYMEgKC4hpOkGZgbX-Dw/s1013/IMG_20220815_104507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="775" data-original-width="1013" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwe9yvFyf2422V3tr_J0GDUXC7KOyf_QN0GzvX9DWuk4AKqEdMj-KHT7SlDGKLtr5_CEA3vdnbaAEuWTZqrA1k7Cb_5jHiHJZuIUJP5fuF4LFwh6KY0DIycC1HwtE1RcEKOQoWkNaD6FsE6TlH71_7Z0GHamkFEdfno9GrDxYMEgKC4hpOkGZgbX-Dw/w400-h306/IMG_20220815_104507.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><p></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-22667289939584603092022-07-12T09:22:00.000-06:002022-07-12T09:22:08.190-06:00The Passport Garden Tour is BACK!!!<p><span style="font-size: medium;">It's time to get excited because for the first time since 2019, the Saskatoon Horticultural Society's in-person Passport Garden Tour is happening! We cannot wait to see you at our feature gardens on July 23!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGZSmtG3T1jc0qOcxdQRDCXbjQGeXsmmYrWVUOLbjUWgMLsZSI18Gbw589t0InoDPL1vHO8RzGwM8Lw1W9dIGf6I15EdCOavOEQ39A2p1Qh0Uih5GWfIdnkbouZA3TNIYhWP5jN2hr_FPOVczfbv6aCjb7QJFzJYVxjH07B7n2mBIDvSeuf-NTob0RQ/s4032/PXL_20210615_150409406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGZSmtG3T1jc0qOcxdQRDCXbjQGeXsmmYrWVUOLbjUWgMLsZSI18Gbw589t0InoDPL1vHO8RzGwM8Lw1W9dIGf6I15EdCOavOEQ39A2p1Qh0Uih5GWfIdnkbouZA3TNIYhWP5jN2hr_FPOVczfbv6aCjb7QJFzJYVxjH07B7n2mBIDvSeuf-NTob0RQ/w400-h300/PXL_20210615_150409406.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Photo from previous year's tour)</i></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">First, the general details:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Date: </b>July 23, 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Time:</b> 12-4 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cost:</b> $15</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Where:</b> It's a secret! Buy a passport at Early's Farm and Garden (either location) to find out the six addresses, located in Fairhaven, Nutana, Nutana Park, River Heights, East College Park, and Evergreen. All gardens are located in Saskatoon, with a bonus rural garden open in the morning only</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Other Details:</b> This is a self-drive (or walk/bike/scooter/etc.) tour, and you can visit as many of the yards as you like within the opening hours, in whatever order works best for you. Homeowners and SHS volunteers will be present to answer questions and chat all things gardening. (On that note, want to volunteer? <a href="mailto:info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca">Contact us.</a>)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Whatever your favourite gardening style, the tour locations have something for everyone! You will see:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">a 22-year old 45-foot wide espaliered Norland apple tree</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Jurassic-sized sun-loving hostas</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">gorgeous water features including aquatic plants and goldfish</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">10-year old Arctic kiwi vines</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">architectural accents and custom decor</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">a boulevard garden</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">veggies and fruit thriving in minimal sunlight</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">sustainable approaches for water conservation, weed control, and use of small spaces</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">drought-resistant groundcovers</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">fruit trees and shrubs including goji berries, apples, blueberries, sour cherries, pears, saskatoons, raspberries, haskaps, and pincherries</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">perennial beds</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">a large herb garden featuring medicinal and culinary herbs</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">...and more!</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Whether you visit just one yard or all, you're sure to be inspired by the incredible gardens in our community.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQYpigiRQ7Ytzsqf9cYlQzEh05A5S5-dZTsFTZ5WHwhrxwgNT8wla1moSaimh3rqMLmt50txabO5z-sNLwiRampBXqHl7UF5YPCyhJutk2gVz25JTCNG7SWkIn90nifDU3386tIkYyrBdbHvdZoAN9UZYAnBTFg8I_DN4ifLJG8WTjl5Nd87vFbesNA/s1887/veg1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="961" data-original-width="1887" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQYpigiRQ7Ytzsqf9cYlQzEh05A5S5-dZTsFTZ5WHwhrxwgNT8wla1moSaimh3rqMLmt50txabO5z-sNLwiRampBXqHl7UF5YPCyhJutk2gVz25JTCNG7SWkIn90nifDU3386tIkYyrBdbHvdZoAN9UZYAnBTFg8I_DN4ifLJG8WTjl5Nd87vFbesNA/w400-h204/veg1.PNG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Photo from previous year's tour)</i></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">If you can't make the tour, we encourage you to check out our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQw5sNkey3AaogHfymG971A/videos">YouTube Channel</a> and watch the videos from our 2020 and 2021 virtual garden tours.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Important Note:</b> The <a href="https://nestsaskatoon.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/nest-secret-garden-tour-poster.pdf">Nest Secret Garden Tour</a> (not affiliated with the SHS Passport Garden Tour) is happening the next day on July 24 and passports are also on sale at Early's. While we encourage you to make a weekend out of it and attend both tours if you can, be sure to purchase the passport for the correct tour if you can only attend one! To attend the SHS tour you will buy a passport for the event on July 23 which costs $</span>15.</div><p></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-57654607492093184232022-04-20T09:08:00.000-06:002022-04-20T09:08:01.224-06:00Upcoming workshop: Take your herb garden to the next level!<p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello SHS members and friends,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are really excited to be giving a workshop with the SHS
on April 28 at 7PM (on Zoom) and wanted to provide some details to hopefully
entice you to attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At <a href="http://bergamotbasil.ca">Bergamot & Basil Specialty Herbs</a> our mission is to
have a large selection of quality herb bedding plants for you to take back to
your garden, patio or deck and start exploring in a new way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We want to be your herb plant supplier and
get you excited about what you are growing and making at home.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our focus on <i>flavour and function</i> strives to inspire
gardeners to try both classic and new-to-you herbs to expand your reach in the
garden and the kitchen. We are passionate about exploring international
cuisines as well as improving habitats for beneficial insects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our workshop is called Take Your Herb Garden to the Next
Level! This will not be a “how-to-grow” workshop (though we will throw in our
favourite tips and be happy to answer your growing questions) but rather an
interactive discussion about some of our favourite plants we’ve come across the
past few years that we want you to know about! We want to introduce you to the
wide array of herbs available beyond parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme and get
you excited to grow some new-to-you plants that will up your game in the
kitchen and/or promote more biodiversity in your garden.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We encourage you to check out the <a href="https://bergamotbasil.ca/plants/">plant listing on our website</a>
to get an idea of the herbs we’ll be discussing. The workshop is free for SHS
members or $10 for non-members, but remember that memberships are only $15 and
quickly pay for themselves in discounts at local garden centres. To sign up, email <a href="mailto:info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca">info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We look forward to meeting you on April 28! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">-Robyn & Kaila, Bergamot & Basil Specialty Herbs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PS: We’ll also be selling our plants at the SHS Spring Plant and Water
Gardening Fundraiser on May 14!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9mpYmahtfy1OLz66x-8NF0UNP4XzZ0ytGMvelqKrf5hpQW_RmECONnSeT0jhMCM88J2GBIdXQmktyUXTJBi_zSK9WLaBmdUXIx-_SF2MI3dpmRR2bndYCPTw2yewUE1GC-zRoRWWrkVZ-JNgpFmykwIYhKjBT9E3rl7b-_qBC5vbWCMVuMtlkG-OGQ/s974/shs%20workshop%20ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="974" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9mpYmahtfy1OLz66x-8NF0UNP4XzZ0ytGMvelqKrf5hpQW_RmECONnSeT0jhMCM88J2GBIdXQmktyUXTJBi_zSK9WLaBmdUXIx-_SF2MI3dpmRR2bndYCPTw2yewUE1GC-zRoRWWrkVZ-JNgpFmykwIYhKjBT9E3rl7b-_qBC5vbWCMVuMtlkG-OGQ/w482-h640/shs%20workshop%20ad.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-39399477942442995132022-03-21T08:00:00.016-06:002022-03-21T08:00:00.156-06:00Make Your SHS Membership Pay for Itself!<p><span style="font-family: arial;">If you've considered joining the SHS but want to know more about what's in it for you, you've come to the right place! For the majority of members, the $15 annual membership pays for itself and then some via discounts from our community business partners. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">The majority of business partners offer discounts that are approximately equal to 10% off your purchase, so if you typically spend $150 or more on garden supplies at the participating businesses in a year, your membership easily pays for itself. The membership also provides access to gardening workshops and volunteer opportunities that get you into events like Gardenscape for free. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In 2022, our business partners and their associated discounts are as follows:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://arbourcrest.com"><b>Arbour Crest Tree Services</b></a> - <span style="line-height: 115%;">10% </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">discount on removal or pruning of </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">tr</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">ees and shrubs</span></span></p><p><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://bergamotbasil.ca"><b>Bergamot & Basil Specialty Herbs</b></a> - Free basil with purchase of any nine plants (in person only)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://berrybarn.ca"><b>The Berry Barn</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; line-height: 115%;">$5 off purchase of $50 or more (before taxes). Plants only, no merchandise</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://clementfarms.ca"><b>Clement Farms Greenhouse and Garden Centre</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">$5 off purchase of $50 or more on regular priced horticultural products (before tax)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://commongroundyxe.ca"><b>Common Ground Regenerative Gardens</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% discount on standard labour rates</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://dietermartin.ca"><b>Dieter Martin Greenhouse</b></a> -</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">$5 off purchase of $40
or more on</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"> regular priced
merchandise. Gift</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"> cards and sales items
excluded</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://earlysgarden.com"><b>Early's Farm & Garden Centre</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% off regular priced material and gardening products. Not on any specials or gift cards</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://farmoneforty.ca"><b>Farm One Forty</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">$5 off any purchase over
$50</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://floralacres.ca"><b>Floral Acres</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 92%;">10% off plants
and gardening materials. Regular priced
merchandise only. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">Gift cards excluded</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://lakeshoregardencentre.com"><b>Lakeshore Garden Centre</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% off on regular priced plants only. Non-transferable</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://solargardensatavalon.ca"><b>Solar Gardens at Avalon</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">$5 off every $50 purchase
on plants only. Other products, gift certificates and specials not included</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sutherland-Garden-Market-826540567510088/"><b>Sutherland Garden Market</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% on regular priced
plant material and gardening products. Not on any specials</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://waynebryklandscaping.com"><b>Wayne Bryk Landscaping</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% discount and 5%
discount on guaranteed</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">referrals</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://saskatoon.wbu.com"><b>Wild Birds Unlimited</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% off regular priced
bird and gardening supplies. Not on any special deals or gift cards</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.wilsonslifestyle.ca/garden-centre/"><b>Wilson's Lifestyle Centre</b></a> - </span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;">10% discount on regular priced plants. Not offered on existing instore discounts</span></span></p><p><b style="font-family: arial;"><i>Note that to receive the above discounts, you MUST present your SHS membership card at time of purchase.</i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><b>How to purchase a new membership, or renew an existing one for 2022? </b><a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.ca/membership.html">Purchase one on our website</a>, or come see us at <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.blogspot.com/2022/03/join-us-at-gardenscape.html">Gardenscape this weekend</a>! You can also add an annual subscription to <a href="https://gardenermagazine.ca/">The Gardener</a> magazine on to your membership.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></span></p><p><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #c00000; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></b></p><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-63305001499901298132022-03-15T10:43:00.000-06:002022-03-15T10:43:34.556-06:00Join us at Gardenscape!<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Step into spring at Prairieland Park
from March 25<sup>th</sup>-27th. The SHS
Gardenscape Committee has been busy planning our booth for this in-person event. We are going to set up a display to stimulate
your senses and include plants and elements with interesting colours, textures,
and sounds. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGRwyxOkq-8oFBqnzV51WgHhGhkNInxTn_LYqhmCu4Y21PnqiGligNV39VfQsgjYxPBocsfh7EN8uLwtX5VkY5RvMPqzvyS6nNRmr62N0a2xmcLIsAwP_BELCfUYtPNyRB3Qn6nn_VF8wbmhm1Z64j2f3NmEiFsa27foIN1Ddnmr5_4qaZV3M4jHEQsA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGRwyxOkq-8oFBqnzV51WgHhGhkNInxTn_LYqhmCu4Y21PnqiGligNV39VfQsgjYxPBocsfh7EN8uLwtX5VkY5RvMPqzvyS6nNRmr62N0a2xmcLIsAwP_BELCfUYtPNyRB3Qn6nn_VF8wbmhm1Z64j2f3NmEiFsa27foIN1Ddnmr5_4qaZV3M4jHEQsA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are still looking for volunteers
for our booth at Gardenscape, especially for Saturday and Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are interested in receiving a <b>free
admission pass to Gardenscape</b> in exchange for working one shift at our booth, please fill out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vl7DQE5Bo0v34vrg7KjJQJ5XMqVrwB5IwZhbIzD7zKk/edit">Google Form at this link</a>.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;">At our booth, we will be selling
memberships, <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.ca/Merchandise.html">cherry pitters, replacement springs and gaskets, and bee nests</a>.
The cherry pitters work well with sour cherries and come in two styles, suction
and clamp. The bee nests are for
solitary pollen bees and feature different sized holes for different sized
bees. Solitary bees are in decline
because of loss of habitat, so pick up a bee nest to take part in saving the
bees. (And if you'd like to see the bee nests in action, check out <a href="https://youtu.be/bl6xDiWJd8Q">this video</a> from our Cultivating Resilience video series.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;">A huge THANK YOU to those who are
going to be volunteering at Gardenscape - passes will be mailed the week of
March 14.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Please come
by the SHS booth and talk gardening, renew your membership, and see what is happening
with the Saskatoon Horticultural Society this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t forget to enter your name for one of our
door prizes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hope to see you all there!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Gardenscape hours:<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Friday March 25<sup>th</sup> 11am –
9pm</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saturday March 26<sup>th</sup> 9am – 7pm</b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sunday March 27<sup>th</sup>
10am – 5pm</b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-50963988336284187552021-11-15T13:48:00.001-06:002021-11-15T13:50:16.987-06:00Grow Your Own Bean Sprouts!<p><span><i>Written by Robyn Reist, SHS Blog Editor</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We've run a couple of excellent posts lately about indoor gardening - <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.blogspot.com/2021/10/growing-microgreens.html">Karen Trimble's guide to growing microgreens</a> and <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-aerogarden-tips-for-success-using.html">Brendalynn Ens's introduction to Aerogardening</a>. If you've been intrigued by these hobbies but just aren't sure if you're ready to commit, may I humbly suggest a gateway activity that costs next to nothing and should give you an idea if going larger-scale on indoor food production is right for you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Early in the pandemic when public health officials were recommending infrequent grocery shopping trips, I found myself really missing certain types of fresh produce. I love to cook several dishes that require mung bean sprouts but anyone who has ever bought bean sprouts from the grocery store will know that they are instant compost fodder within hours of opening the bag! Love bean sprouts but hate the waste, because my household of two cannot eat an entire bag in one sitting.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I decided to try growing them myself and found out that mung bean sprouts are perhaps the easiest indoor food production project out there!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All you need is:</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dry mung beans (you can try with regular store bought mung beans, available at Asian groceries or sometimes in the international foods aisle, but I prefer to use sprouting beans from <a href="https://sprouting.com/">Mumm's</a> to ensure they will be high quality for sprouting)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">A mason jar</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Colander or mesh strainer</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">That's it! No special sprouting lids or trays required.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZU18_D9oMI4Ll6UAkBSC40r1M574EIgQuZqVrG0RgZOAAUsNdAR2h16qp4tW9NYAFy3lbDgBcBvwQJAv3yaRCa6U-L77hnF6ZgzofJn6aofaiQlvCwk9JjTVXgqBJqsQpbEr776LRH8-knXMRS-vTOTypNfVUYTZ3C--5_DKMzv4Kn7Ws61Q0wQyC2w=s790" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZU18_D9oMI4Ll6UAkBSC40r1M574EIgQuZqVrG0RgZOAAUsNdAR2h16qp4tW9NYAFy3lbDgBcBvwQJAv3yaRCa6U-L77hnF6ZgzofJn6aofaiQlvCwk9JjTVXgqBJqsQpbEr776LRH8-knXMRS-vTOTypNfVUYTZ3C--5_DKMzv4Kn7Ws61Q0wQyC2w=w393-h400" width="393" /></span></a></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">To grow your bean sprouts:</span></b></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Put a tbsp or two of dry beans into the mason jar.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cover with a few inches of water and soak for at least 4 hours. Up to 24 is fine - you want them to be fully hydrated and plumped up (I usually remember to start them in the afternoon and let them soak until the following morning).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Drain the beans and put them back into the jar. Put the jar in a dark cupboard (this is very important - if you expose them to light they will be bitter and terrible. Ignore all gardening instincts to give growing plants sun!).</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Rinse and drain the beans at least twice a day. Four to five times is optimal. If you see the tail end of the sprout drying up or browning, you need to rinse them more often.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">When they have sprouted to your liking, rinse one more time and enjoy! This will take between 3-5 days, depending on the temperature of your cupboard and your personal preference. When some of the beans start turning a bit purple and growing leaves, they are ready.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Optional</b> - I am not a fan of the dark green husks so I usually spend some time removing them. Depending how many beans you have sprouted this can become somewhat time consuming, but I find it kind of meditative. Put all of the beans in a bowl with water - most of the husks will float to the top and can be pulled out easily, however about 1/4 of them will still be stuck to their beans so will need to be removed by hand. (If you can't be bothered with this, it is not a big deal to eat the husks; they are a good source of fibre and have no taste.)</span></li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXHLhn9c55CchUz-_2pOtR-KXbc7x7rTwRttveaGow-P8_EWRtVY4NCGydCRBTYmOljyxVoHtn74tLU4Vdcamzx0uOQ9tMB_9s0F-VUzxrgJd3weGDEcLn1JNm4tgzOsvajoNUk4t4JNhMJULz2LyXqCpWvzyqIcJrsX2bV8MWbaBC5QHIdUJJUrwblg=s937" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="937" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXHLhn9c55CchUz-_2pOtR-KXbc7x7rTwRttveaGow-P8_EWRtVY4NCGydCRBTYmOljyxVoHtn74tLU4Vdcamzx0uOQ9tMB_9s0F-VUzxrgJd3weGDEcLn1JNm4tgzOsvajoNUk4t4JNhMJULz2LyXqCpWvzyqIcJrsX2bV8MWbaBC5QHIdUJJUrwblg=w400-h371" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Note:</b> If you grow bean sprouts in a jar, they are unlikely to have long straight shoots like the kind you get from the grocery store. I have read that the best way to get them looking like grocery store sprouts is to grow them in a tray with something weighting down the beans as they grow. One time I overfilled a jar so the beans were quite packed in by the time they were ready and all of the additional pressure created longer, straighter sprouts on the beans. Whatever you can do to limit the amount of space they have to grow will give you longer and straighter sprouts. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Other types of sprouting seeds will grow with a similar method, but for really tiny seeds like alfalfa you may want to either invest in a special sprouting lid or at very least use cheesecloth for straining after rinsing. The <a href="https://sprouting.com/">Mumm's website</a> has a huge selection of seeds to choose from along with detailed instructions for how to successfully grow them. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Store your dry beans/sprouting seeds in the freezer when you are not using them to prolong their life!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Do you have a favourite sprout to grow? Let us know!</span></div><p></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-24570702387783956392021-11-01T09:00:00.001-06:002021-11-01T09:00:00.158-06:00 The AeroGarden™: Tips for Success Using the Latest Winter Gardening Trend <p><i><span style="font-size: medium;">This article by Brendalynn Ens was originally published in the SHS March 2020 newsletter. Brendalynn is a Master Gardener and member of the SHS Water Gardening Sub-Committee.</span></i></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Last year, a newer trend in hobby hydroponic gardening really expanded. AeroGrow International Inc. (the company who manufactures and distributes the AeroGarden™ gardening system kits) reported 224% increase in sales for its last two consecutive financial quarters. This increased interest may be due in part to so many of us at home more during the pandemic. For some of us, it’s a way to continue our water-gardening passion and also an easy mechanism to grow our own salad greens, tomatoes and herbs in the dead of winter! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">AeroGarden™ is a self-contained, in-home “kit” for hydroponic seed growing. In essence, it's a water and liquid fertilizer mini hydroponic system with its own grow-light system. The kits are available nearly everywhere and range in price from $120-$250 CDN depending on the size or sale. Pre-sown pods can be purchased along with general supplies to grown your own seeds. The system runs on an small internal pump. <a href="https://www.aerogarden.com/blog/how-much-energy-does-the-aerogarden-use/ ">How much does it cost to run?</a> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The standard 6-pod “kit” looks like this (see Figure 1). Smaller and larger pod kits are also available.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4HUn-1DHC5X8rJvuA-RYd3C3_80C9mdIrzjVvzOoX78Pgp5VN31SA3TPjbwbBXrgoTPnfPg4YKoU7u6TWN-a_c9cvh58CPumWPgNOOrS9cVDHxmMjfdSzTI-BxE1jMDs4Y68ZeHQa9S_y38aOrwkCfLSiU3v-KvT9gnDNyuyobJV3vUx8y1C0qGRNNg=s318" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="318" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4HUn-1DHC5X8rJvuA-RYd3C3_80C9mdIrzjVvzOoX78Pgp5VN31SA3TPjbwbBXrgoTPnfPg4YKoU7u6TWN-a_c9cvh58CPumWPgNOOrS9cVDHxmMjfdSzTI-BxE1jMDs4Y68ZeHQa9S_y38aOrwkCfLSiU3v-KvT9gnDNyuyobJV3vUx8y1C0qGRNNg=w400-h244" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure 1</span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I started my first kit in early fall and quickly got caught up in harvesting fresh herbs and lettuce. By December 2020 I had purchased a 2nd unit and now they are both still in full operation. Despite the simplicity I appreciate the science and instructions that allow this kit to deliver fresh produce. I joined a Facebook AeroGarden Community group with nearly 20,000 users and found it to be a very valuable forum to trouble-shoot issues and receive support. Many Facebook group members have 5+ units going year-round and have done so for years (Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand) so in comparison I am very much a neophyte and only beginning my journey. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In case you are thinking about getting an AeroGarden or already on your way, I’ve compiled my Top 6 list of things that may be helpful. Remember, I am no expert here, but I’m learning fast and it’s a great cold-weather distraction.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Top 6 Learnings – AeroGarden™</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>1. Really read and follow all instructions. </b> The instructions are incredibly easy but don’t skip reading them carefully. Pay particular attention to the precise measurement of liquid fertilizer (4-3-6) and keep ongoing notes to avoid missing top-up fertilizing over time. Too much fertilizer can result in a hyper-rich nutrient environment and balance that quickly results in algae growth and mucky water. This hasn’t happened to me (so far!) but I’ve heard of others experiencing a green algae bloom mess in their system that required extensive cleaning and a full restart. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2. Check water levels weekly and don’t rely on automatic notifications.</b> Certain plants you may be growing (i.e. lettuce) can result in much more water being used more quickly than what the system automatically advises. Keep an eye on the clarity of the water also – if its getting murky, consider changing it. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>3. The type of water makes a difference.</b> While the kit’s instructions recommend a 50/50 mix of distilled and tap water, I use Saskatoon tap water with no issues. Online experts confirm that hard high-mineral and well water is never recommended and can result in calcium build-up in the internal pump system. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4. Synchronize the light timer to be off at night.</b> Unless you want your AeroGarden fully illuminating your entire kitchen or living room in the dead of night, it is best to set your AeroGarden system to be on with daylight hours. Most kit lights are programmed to provide 10-12+ hours of growing support to plants. To avoid having your AeroGarden become a “night-light” in your house, find a suitably sized lampshade or create a folded tinfoil “tent” to reflect the light back onto the plants when it is on. Figure 2 shows my set-up that benefits other plants nearby as well. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGkGpzMBo9ejQi9FRVEot9n6GbLworo_I5UwD2XqzyT-rkiUorkUVMLwgnRr1f1Y_p9a8I8ZS4rtthWH8rh6iTzuq-Y_HPvxwqdSBuSpfKPcAFFkBUV0p6VF1cuWwsgb-BZJ1OuFcV9L4iVFmp_hmfEvV9_Sm06aqSE-FAij6WhxDkrJpbQ2QiIg-fxg=s345" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="345" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGkGpzMBo9ejQi9FRVEot9n6GbLworo_I5UwD2XqzyT-rkiUorkUVMLwgnRr1f1Y_p9a8I8ZS4rtthWH8rh6iTzuq-Y_HPvxwqdSBuSpfKPcAFFkBUV0p6VF1cuWwsgb-BZJ1OuFcV9L4iVFmp_hmfEvV9_Sm06aqSE-FAij6WhxDkrJpbQ2QiIg-fxg=w400-h360" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure 2</span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5. Use or prune your plants AND their root growth. </b> The excitement of seeing your vegetables emerge from the pods and mature can be thrilling but similar to how lettuce can ‘bolt’ in the summer heat, the same can happen with this system. Overgrown plants may create unnecessary shade for other plants due to their proximity in the grow system. Don’t let lanky and unattended plant leaves and stems endlessly grow. This can happen fast! Pruning and/or use of your herbs and vegetables is no different than in our regular summer gardens. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_29Ls0I0w7s">Here’s a video that may help hydroponic plant pruning</a>. Don’t forget the root system also! Healthy and rapidly growing plants will have highly developed root systems with risk to get caught in the internal pump system. Figure 3 is a Thyme plant which I cut 1” off the bottom to ensure the roots don’t interfere with the circulation of the water pump system. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lke948a53Q">Here is more guidance on how to do that.</a> Another option, of course, is to transplant your healthy hydroponic plants to other containers allowing you to start new ones! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgir4TjaRIhNMenPpzGWKGoMJr_ZsWaHC9hFl8ZQjHMKK4XTbGl48sYcIfjN94Yfor_WevAo7nTYMe1OAWdiQ5uaePVjf1FSiol-PVl_vAKAvCjggqYs14e5N_rkJbZFCOryKHI3I7f3OQh67h6OJyX_QdU1PzlloswXoFQcBnqAljQypZNT4MX4g_HCw=s369" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="369" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgir4TjaRIhNMenPpzGWKGoMJr_ZsWaHC9hFl8ZQjHMKK4XTbGl48sYcIfjN94Yfor_WevAo7nTYMe1OAWdiQ5uaePVjf1FSiol-PVl_vAKAvCjggqYs14e5N_rkJbZFCOryKHI3I7f3OQh67h6OJyX_QdU1PzlloswXoFQcBnqAljQypZNT4MX4g_HCw=w400-h271" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Figure 3</span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>6. Yes you can transplant the plants into other vessels or devices. </b> Many experts advocate for using the Kratky method to keep plants long-term. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWUirDxgavc">The Kratky method is a next-step hydroponic method that does not involve running or circulating water.</a> If Kratky isn’t your thing, the pods can be also successfully transplanted to soil or soil-less medium. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In conclusion, I’ve found the AeroGarden™ system to be an easy and successful new trend. It’s not quite the same as summer water gardening but it has been a welcome distraction from the cold winter days and the stay-at-home orders.</span></p><p><br /></p><div><br /></div>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-40328081369659228172021-10-15T10:16:00.001-06:002021-10-15T10:18:31.213-06:00Growing Microgreens<p><i> This article by Karen Trimble originally appeared in the SHS March 2020 newsletter.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Microgreens have been growing in popularity, springing
up in dishes at restaurants and on foodie social media posts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With this growth in popularity, they are available
at some local businesses in Saskatoon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
bite-size greens are tasty, nutrient dense, and are a colourful addition to almost
any meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Microgreens are seedlings of vegetables or herbs (sometimes
grains, fruit, or flowers) that are harvested when their first set of true
leaves appear (after the cotyledons) and when the plants are between two to
three inches tall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The most common microgreens are fast-growing and harvested
within 7-14 days of initial seeding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
of these include alfalfa, arugula, borage, broccoli, cabbage, clover, corn,
cress, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, pak choy, peas, radish, tatsoi, and wheat
grass. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slower growing microgreens (harvested
in 15-30 days) include: amaranth, anise, basil, beet, carrot, cilantro, dill,
fennel, parsley, swiss chard, salad mixes, shiso, and sorrel.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Supplies Needed:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Trays with drainage holes</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Soilless growing medium (potting
soil)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Grow Lights are essential if growing year-round
in Saskatchewan.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Seeds</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Oscillating Fan (recommended)</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 54pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In my setup I like to use one 1020 tray with holes inside
another 1020 tray without holes (allows for bottom watering).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because I like to grow several varieties a
once I have 18 – 8cm (3”) black plastic pots that fit inside these trays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, any plastic container that is 1”
tall and has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent waterlogging the roots can
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj99_qUldeyDAtjqNB12O_zakeSHwvl1w3HiDm1DLBkvMEfCuIpJM4H9f9CWHvr5UjcY9pbNNI-F59SnBTyybjd0yn7WIM0lNCv0B4vYqS_2tY1JxNRztwe2qDgtT_0cv2kxL2j67ip-eDRif2siiAwMlEk66ZnGlHQbsHnRpZQozb3eRKe2dndX1o7sg=s782" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="782" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj99_qUldeyDAtjqNB12O_zakeSHwvl1w3HiDm1DLBkvMEfCuIpJM4H9f9CWHvr5UjcY9pbNNI-F59SnBTyybjd0yn7WIM0lNCv0B4vYqS_2tY1JxNRztwe2qDgtT_0cv2kxL2j67ip-eDRif2siiAwMlEk66ZnGlHQbsHnRpZQozb3eRKe2dndX1o7sg=w400-h234" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1191yxcBOOtD0dnozfmKbd-S5w12N_rfG5jir5k7WCnfdkr5k5fTNUF-gOwMNSIbdUMdGzZBZ12A7Kxe2ensVi_959TctMWnqFwo3sR3zsVpt_N47QQ7_RSypG7EhVHaO8lKJbFk4Jc2JXQWj-AFi-Nys_klr5HkbpsnjsnTkQ-28kvP2u7qpI6DiZA=s737" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="737" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1191yxcBOOtD0dnozfmKbd-S5w12N_rfG5jir5k7WCnfdkr5k5fTNUF-gOwMNSIbdUMdGzZBZ12A7Kxe2ensVi_959TctMWnqFwo3sR3zsVpt_N47QQ7_RSypG7EhVHaO8lKJbFk4Jc2JXQWj-AFi-Nys_klr5HkbpsnjsnTkQ-28kvP2u7qpI6DiZA=w400-h260" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are a variety of growing mediums you can use to
grow microgreens including: a soilless medium, coconut coir, or even hydroponics.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My preferred growing method is using a sterile
soilless growing medium like Sungrow Sunshine Mix.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is light and airy which provides good
aeration for the roots, but still retains moisture.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Because you are harvesting microgreens at
such an early stage of development, rarely will you need to use any fertilizer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Light Requirements – Microgreens require 15-16 hours
of light per day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Natural light from a
south facing window will not be adequate most of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several options for artificial
light sources, the most common being fluorescent and LED grow lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a lot of information online about
the best grow lights for microgreens and this could be an entire article!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
short, if you are in the market for new lights, I would recommend most T5 LED
grow lights.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Steps to Growing:</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">1. Some seeds germinate better if they
are soaked first.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">These include beets
(8-12 hours), peas (12-24 hours), sunflowers (4-8 hours), swiss chard (12-24
hours).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">2. Fill pots to the top with moist but
not wet soilless mix.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Firmly press down
and add more mix until it is 1/4'’ (6mm) from the top.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">It is important to have it close to the top
so you can easily harvest your microgreens when they are ready.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">3. Sprinkle seeds on top of the
mix.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Microgreens require dense seeding, there
should only be a small space around each seed.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Some larger seeds such as sunflowers touch but should not be on top of
each other.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Press seeds down into the
soil but do not cover.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Spray seeds with
a water bottle one or twice a day to keep moist.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Microgreen
Seeding, Growing, and Harvest Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Variety<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seeding Rate for
an entire 1020</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> <b>tray</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Seeding Rate for 8cm
(3”) pot<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Germination<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Time<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Weighted /<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Blackout<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Harvest <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Alfalfa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">30 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1.15 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1-2 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3-4 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8-12 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Arugula<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">20 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1-2 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Basil (Red)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">20 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3-5 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">None, needs light to germinate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">20-30 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Beets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">40 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3-4 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5-6 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10-16 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Broccoli<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">30 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1-2 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-3 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">10-14 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Clover<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">30 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1-2 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3-5 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">7-12 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mustard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">30-36 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1 Day<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-3 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">7-12 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Peas (Yellow)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 85.5pt;" valign="top" width="114">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">200-300 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 73.85pt;" valign="top" width="98">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-3 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3-5 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9-12 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Radish<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">40-60 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 73.85pt;" valign="top" width="98">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-3 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-5 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">6-11 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunflower (Black
Oil)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 85.5pt;" valign="top" width="114">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">100-150 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">6.75 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 73.85pt;" valign="top" width="98">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-3 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3-4 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 67.5pt;" valign="top" width="90">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">9-12 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Swiss Chard<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 85.5pt;" valign="top" width="114">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">60 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 94.5pt;" valign="top" width="126">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3 g<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 73.85pt;" valign="top" width="98">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2-5 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: none; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-top: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 79.15pt;" valign="top" width="106">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4-7 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">8-16 Days<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</tbody></table></div><div align="center" style="text-indent: 0px;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">4. Weighted blackout – Most microgreens need to have a weighted blackout period.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">This allows the germinating seeds to have good contact with the soil so the roots can firmly become established.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">To accomplish this, you can put another 1020 tray on top of your seeds, and then put a weight (approx. 3-5 lbs) on top of this.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Once the seeds have germinated and are pushing on the tray you can remove the weight, flip the tray over (so it’s upside down) and keep the seedlings in blackout until they are about 1” tall.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Taking the weight off will allow the microgreen stems to straighten out and the additional darkness will make the microgreens stretch taller.</span></span></p><div align="center" style="text-indent: 0px;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div>
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daily.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Make sure to keep the soil moist
but not saturated.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Bottom water as
needed; bottom watering also ensures that your seeds will not get
displaced.</span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">6. Once plants reach
1” tall they will look similar to the arugula below and they are now
ready to go under your grow lights.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Grow lights should be adjusted to be 8-12” above the plants.</span></div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -18pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj78YTS8lzFOBKgl08lhz-DCJmJVXdit4A_SRkWMPfZVPaZk8duA0ckhiLfHml4QPToB4EA7knzX1ixXWOKCHq21nwXbotj8P9DRs1dq7YQfMzWGQkIS2EGVarg-aw8Mrvxx7ZESaHPYuQu8jafiliSQ1g2QdcgO9VT9fEMLum1W43VTWWqlJXrXXUpMQ=s307" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="230" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj78YTS8lzFOBKgl08lhz-DCJmJVXdit4A_SRkWMPfZVPaZk8duA0ckhiLfHml4QPToB4EA7knzX1ixXWOKCHq21nwXbotj8P9DRs1dq7YQfMzWGQkIS2EGVarg-aw8Mrvxx7ZESaHPYuQu8jafiliSQ1g2QdcgO9VT9fEMLum1W43VTWWqlJXrXXUpMQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Arugula ready for the lights</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">7. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">To prevent mold or dampening off of
seedlings, adequate airflow around plants is essential.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Several times a day I would recommend turning
on an oscillating fan on its lowest setting from a distance to provide gently
moving air.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">8. Harvesting!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">You can harvest your microgreens when they
are between 2-3 inches tall by simply cutting them above the soil line with a
pair of scissors.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">You cut them as you
need them and let them continue to grow, or you can cut the entire tray and
keep in the fridge for up to a week.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Most
microgreens are done producing once you cut them, but wheatgrass can be cut up
to three times before they start getting woody.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">
</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;">Also, peas can be harvested twice before they start getting bitter.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> C</o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ommon Problems</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Root Hairs – this is not in fact a problem but many people
who are first time microgreen growers mistakenly think the root hairs growing
on their seedlings are mold. Root hairs
are white and fuzzy and very noticeable on some microgreens like radish. If you are uncertain if it is mold vs. root
hairs you can lightly water the stems from above, if the white fuzzy look
disappears it is root hairs. </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Mold – mold appears more like a stretched-out cotton
ball or white spider web; it has long threads.
Prevention is the best strategy: make sure growing media is sterile,
wash all pots and trays between use, try not to have your seeds too densely
packed, do not overwater the plants, make sure trays have drainage holes, and
have moving air around your plants. </span></li><ul><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">There are some seeds like sunflowers that should be
sanitized prior to planting to prevent surface mold. </span>To sanitize seed: use a 3% food grade hydrogen
peroxide solution. Use 5mL for every 25g
of seed. Before pre-soaking the seeds pour
the peroxide solution right on the seed and stir. Let soak for 5-10 minutes then pour room
temperature water over seeds until they are covered an inch or so. Continue
pre-soaking seed for 4-8 hours </li></ul><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dehulling – beet and swiss chard microgreens are
beautiful and colourful but they have pesky seed husks (or hulls). The hulls tend to stay on the leaves of the
greens. To minimize this, you can cover
the seed with more dirt. The extra layer
of soil it must go through will loosen the seed hull. You may still have to pick off a few hulls at
harvest time but not as many. </span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Poor germination of seeds is usually caused by seeds
being too close together or the growing medium being too dry or wet. Ideal temperature for germinating seeds is
between 68-70</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">°</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> F.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Microgreens add an amazing finishing touch to soups,
salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and even pizza.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are versatile and an easy to grow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are looking for something new to grow
indoors that you can enjoy in a week or two try growing microgreens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Happy growing!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">*Note these are general growing guidelines that I have
had success with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can find many
different resources online with varying seeding rates, weighted blackout times,
different light recommendation, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><i></i><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVSQ-aXK5iA1XXMCQ3EiSyTM_U1tuf18FKip2MyF0j7AyWDI33vqYOrG1uSUw4QnKTG3AS__mBY44LMj91v2iw0GD14KTdvt0t5UNjl9Yo1BMfctCjNI9X6oIKulg8bxjdia0fTazDVvF4BMj9balAtwmepruIKxdC1Z71Z3KN5fu0TCANYB-CadyxhQ=s504" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="377" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVSQ-aXK5iA1XXMCQ3EiSyTM_U1tuf18FKip2MyF0j7AyWDI33vqYOrG1uSUw4QnKTG3AS__mBY44LMj91v2iw0GD14KTdvt0t5UNjl9Yo1BMfctCjNI9X6oIKulg8bxjdia0fTazDVvF4BMj9balAtwmepruIKxdC1Z71Z3KN5fu0TCANYB-CadyxhQ=w299-h400" width="299" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoaPq-kDgoD2vlSLhqhWgAbyaSJPdia-b-dKVug9R0NeoT0BaQGR5M1_K795G-bufjXWTMGDP5I8LcmgRsZHt43kbRZWanIz6Z9vEVt5r6NQd3aX7eiLye8LoP_noXAIRCIaSBraCh9EDHrgGaqd-oeKEdxPRydQGlnPatkkHQSscfaiyqXmqdxBvUIw=s511" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="511" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoaPq-kDgoD2vlSLhqhWgAbyaSJPdia-b-dKVug9R0NeoT0BaQGR5M1_K795G-bufjXWTMGDP5I8LcmgRsZHt43kbRZWanIz6Z9vEVt5r6NQd3aX7eiLye8LoP_noXAIRCIaSBraCh9EDHrgGaqd-oeKEdxPRydQGlnPatkkHQSscfaiyqXmqdxBvUIw=w400-h288" width="400" /></a></div><br />Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-33754361596487754192021-09-02T09:14:00.001-06:002021-09-02T09:14:36.566-06:00Fall Bulb Planting<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">September- the days are shorter and nights are cooler. Now is the time to shop for and plant bulbs
for spring colour in your garden. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When shopping, look for bulbs that are plump and
firm. Avoid bulbs that appear soft,
mushy or are moldy. Plant the bulbs in a well-drained, full-sun </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">(at least 6 hours of sunlight) location. This can be under a
deciduous tree as bulbs will bloom before your tree develops leaves. Dig your holes 2-3 times deeper than the height
of the bulb (or follow package directions). A 3-inch tall bulb should be planted 6-9 inches deep. Add compost to your holes to add nutrition
for the bulbs. Plant the pointed end of
the bulb facing upwards, or if you don’t see a pointed end, look for roots and
place that end downwards. Cover with
soil and water to remove air pockets and help the roots establish. Mulching with compost or wood chips will give
some winter protection. The roots will
form in the fall and then in the spring your bulbs will appear!</span></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">These are some of my favourites: <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_G2-tH5sJmt8GWzk-302KQ6WB6pPIu9JtMiNSB3zgKKJCOc66sEYctchsGLf7q1T2h5d9KG4we7Lej6a78537xeFSuO-x9YJgePCD4MRzCadF2fRqtwPCY2TMme_c-Z0lpV721z35U17/s2048/squill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_G2-tH5sJmt8GWzk-302KQ6WB6pPIu9JtMiNSB3zgKKJCOc66sEYctchsGLf7q1T2h5d9KG4we7Lej6a78537xeFSuO-x9YJgePCD4MRzCadF2fRqtwPCY2TMme_c-Z0lpV721z35U17/w300-h400/squill.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i>Scilla siberica</i> (Squill) – a word of caution – these are vigorous
self-seeders so deadhead after blooming!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbsN2d2IZZuEtN4DSg0MwdLS2nMWSu-kD1DYIT2mk9puOQtbY3j4fvahY8ru6Kqfv5O9xOLMVhQi35NR5a2jeczd-7IzPYz4ftKVMvvYknPrL2xX0Lj5fsZvK3zjx0JCHy-GLVksTV3S3/s2048/frit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbsN2d2IZZuEtN4DSg0MwdLS2nMWSu-kD1DYIT2mk9puOQtbY3j4fvahY8ru6Kqfv5O9xOLMVhQi35NR5a2jeczd-7IzPYz4ftKVMvvYknPrL2xX0Lj5fsZvK3zjx0JCHy-GLVksTV3S3/w300-h400/frit.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i>Fritillaria meleagris </i>(Snake's Head Fritillary)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIW5Gd-VcHLhVXGoIMsyz1MCnFrFMJd37hyphenhyphennpIHOAFW9SKOncoUbnNXOBw77P32wrhPkL7zeVFVDgKu0OkNst9nDyikfkvYeqJZ6AESU-u83vxW2MKYGMZvyNeYO9TVg3JE37SuLNfnSQ/s2048/tulip2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIW5Gd-VcHLhVXGoIMsyz1MCnFrFMJd37hyphenhyphennpIHOAFW9SKOncoUbnNXOBw77P32wrhPkL7zeVFVDgKu0OkNst9nDyikfkvYeqJZ6AESU-u83vxW2MKYGMZvyNeYO9TVg3JE37SuLNfnSQ/w400-h300/tulip2.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i>Tulipa tarda</i> – a
species of tulip that only grows 4 inches tall</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqsgdyxAfl9a2GqG-1SqQ_YRY9HG9oZ6C97SuTOxyorAy1bKpB6QMqkCyVSqCKEEmZtEv6z9ipwBbEEfft2FVhokK1j8pJcbpO4a34xuYosJFObTGu6E3cDt7WpqK8TfoE7ox65RFe1mA/s2048/tulipa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqsgdyxAfl9a2GqG-1SqQ_YRY9HG9oZ6C97SuTOxyorAy1bKpB6QMqkCyVSqCKEEmZtEv6z9ipwBbEEfft2FVhokK1j8pJcbpO4a34xuYosJFObTGu6E3cDt7WpqK8TfoE7ox65RFe1mA/w320-h400/tulipa.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><i>Tulipa </i>'Don Quixote' with<i> Dicentra </i>(Bleeding Heart)</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">-Nancy Hanson, SHS President</span></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-77504522908011425742021-08-16T12:33:00.002-06:002021-08-16T16:50:55.957-06:00Cultivating Resilience Video Series - Summer 2021<p>The Saskatoon Horticultural Society's Cultivating Resilience Video Series aired on Facebook and YouTube from August 3-13, 2021. All of the videos (as well as last summer's Virtual Passport Tour) will remain available on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQw5sNkey3AaogHfymG971A">YouTube page</a> indefinitely, as a convenient playlist if you'd like to watch them all in order!</p><p>This series was made possible by funding from the Saskatoon Horticultural Society and a City of Saskatoon Environmental Grant. All videos were filmed and edited by Don Selby of <a href="https://dmsphotography.ca/">DMS Photography</a>.</p><p>If you'd like to view the videos as more of a list, or bookmark them, we've created this blog post for you. It also includes some links to the partners and participants who helped us out as well as a bit of behind-the-scenes info!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Day 1: Gardening for Beauty</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2GAqaP0byds" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We were pleased to kick off this year's video series by featuring Sharon's beautiful River Heights garden in Saskatoon. Sharon shares her expertise on peonies and other perennials and taking inspiration from international garden tours. Sharon is a longtime member of the <a href="https://www.saskperennial.ca/">Saskatchewan Perennial Society</a>.</span></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 2: Gardening for Future Generations</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nr14LE2es9A" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gardening is a practice that can contribute to a healthy, beautiful community for us today as well as for future generations. In 2018, local spoken word poet and visual artist Kevin Wesaquate led a project in which 250 misaskwatomina plants (saskatoon berry) were planted in Riversdale. The key to building a healthier future is fostering mutual respect for the land. The misaskwatomina project is a symbol of reconciliation for generations to come. With this project, Wesaquate hopes to share the practice of misaskwatomina berry picking. In this video, Kevin explains the project and performs his spoken word poem called "Misaskwatomina".</span></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can read more about the misaskwatomina project <a href="https://cpaws-sask.org/community-feature-kevin-wesaquate/">here</a>. If you'd like to visit the site, it is located along the riverbank between the Victoria Park Boat House and the water treatment plant. In the video, Kevin performed his poem at the Riversdale/King George Community Garden - we didn't plan for it but it turned out to be the perfect location!</span></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 3: Gardening for Native Species</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bl6xDiWJd8Q" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our third video highlights how native species can be used right in your own yard. Chet Neufeld, executive director of the <a href="https://www.npss.sk.ca/">Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan</a>, shares his garden with us and teaches us about specific native plants that grow in his yard, how he captures and uses rainwater, and ways to nurture pollinators and birds. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Chet also provided some additional photos and information about his yard in the comments on the original <a href="https://fb.watch/7l5ftDB-05/">Facebook post</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The SHS sells bee hotels similar to the ones featured in the video - if you are interested in purchasing one for your yard, check out the <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.ca/Merchandise.html">Merchandise page on our website</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 4: Gardening for the Urban Landscape</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VV87mRNU5M8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you ever admired the flower pots in many of the public spaces in Saskatoon? Large flower pots can be seen downtown, on Broadway, in Sutherland and Riversdale, and on medians on major roads every year. Heather from the City of Saskatoon explains how they design, plant, and maintain all 750 of their flower pots. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This video was filmed on Broadway Ave. Visit <a href="http://saskatoon.ca/flowerpots">saskatoon.ca/flowerpots</a> for more information on this program!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 5: Gardening for Students</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nR6ZkqDcrrg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students who live on campus (many of whom are newcomers to Canada) have been largely unable to access typical student social supports. Kensi, coordinator of the McEown Park Community Garden at the University of Saskatchewan, describes how the garden fosters community and encourages students and newcomers to live sustainably.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 6: Gardening for Naturalization</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nlpUOx_D06c" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saskatoon is fortunate to have parks that have been designed with naturalization in mind. Moira, from the City of Saskatoon, describes the work that the City's parks department is doing to re-introduce native grasses and wildflowers back into our parks. She also introduces us to the demonstration garden at the Nutrien Wonderhub and describes her vision for this space.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 7: Gardening for Biodiversity Conservation</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I-buKZi-C_8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did you know that Meewasin is the largest urban conservation zone in Canada? <a href="https://meewasin.com/2019/04/11/beaver-creek-conservation-area-and-interpretive-centre/">Beaver Creek</a>, just south of Saskatoon, is a conservation area that Meewasin manages. Erica and Kelton describe the horticulture and resource management work that is done to encourage native species and manage invasive species, and highlight specific species that can be found at the Beaver Creek site. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 8: Gardening for Joy</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bu4od7k8-I8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">This super-sized video is going to fill your heart with joy! Join the staff and Elders at <a href="https://www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca/">Sherbrooke Community Centre</a>, a long-term care facility in Saskatoon, as they discuss how gardening has been a bright light during the pandemic, providing fulfillment, inspiration, and purpose in the community.
Sherbrooke is looking for help with some of their garden spaces - if you would like to volunteer, go to the <a href="https://www.sherbrookecommunitycentre.ca/get-involved/">"Get Involved"</a> page of Sherbrooke's website to sign up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Day 9: Gardening for Tradition</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WXsS-IOxTF8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://wanuskewin.com/">Wanuskewin Heritage Park</a> is a living reminder of our sacred relationship with the land and the First Nations people. Some archaeological digs at Wanuskewin date back thousands of years making them older than the Egyptian pyramids; these sites provide clues to the daily existence of the early peoples. Honey takes us on a tour of the valley at Wanuskewin and tells us about the traditional uses of some of the plants found along the trails. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The information provided in this video is for informational purposes only. Please consult your health care provider before beginning any herbal treatments. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Day 10: Gardening for Mindfulness</b></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Agiy0TJCxVw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For our final video of the Cultivating Resilience series, we invite you to come along with us on a mindfulness meditation walk at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden at Forestry Farm Park. This garden is maintained by volunteers from the Saskatchewan Perennial Society. Thank you for joining us for another great year of virtual garden tours in Saskatoon!
The audio track for this video is available for download on the <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.ca/garden-tours.html">SHS website</a>.</span></span></div><br /><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-29483996715959400072021-07-08T08:30:00.000-06:002021-07-08T08:30:01.910-06:00DIY Ollas for Water Conservation<div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">What is an olla?</span></b></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">An olla (pronounced oh-yah) is an efficient system for irrigation that has been in use in desert regions for thousands of years. It is thought that they originated in Northern Africa, and were brought to America by the conquistadors. Traditionally they are an oval shape with a long neck and made from low-fired clay. It is used to provide water for roots, decreasing excessive evaporation and water runoff.</span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8iVAH386PZMAk568_oL4eEW5NxpSPxrGRMIsjGZWn3JW1zFLWojgkm6lLvCfEocZSJ96WAsDk3EI_QdkAB6LfraepA9SiKJ6lYWXEXJB6TlxbyFd2ZnK0LM0YTqDu1A4ldaWbK_Ycdxc/s442/olla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8iVAH386PZMAk568_oL4eEW5NxpSPxrGRMIsjGZWn3JW1zFLWojgkm6lLvCfEocZSJ96WAsDk3EI_QdkAB6LfraepA9SiKJ6lYWXEXJB6TlxbyFd2ZnK0LM0YTqDu1A4ldaWbK_Ycdxc/s320/olla.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>How do they work? </b> <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">An olla is buried in the ground with only the
top opening visible and then filled with water. The water is then
distributed to the soil due to capillary action created by soil
surface tension. As plant roots use water, the water will be released
from the olla into the surrounding soil. When the soil is dry, water will
be released faster and when the soil is wet, the water will remain in the olla. </span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Why would you use them? </b> <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Use them to promote deep watering which promotes
dense root growth, and t</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">o promote even watering which prevents
cracks in tomatoes and melons. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ollas allow the surface soil to remain
dry while providing water to plant roots which may decrease weed
growth. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ollas work best for plants
that have fibrous root systems such as squash, melon, tomatoes, and
chili peppers but can also be used to provide even watering for young
trees, vines, and bushes. </span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>When would you not use them? </b> <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ollas are not recommended for use with
grains or legumes. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Ollas are not recommended for use in
clay-based soils as the water will not distribute evenly. </span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>Types of Ollas</b> <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There are several types, a hand-built clay
pot such as the above picture, olla bottles (cylindrical shape), olla drip ball
irrigation systems or DIY terracotta pots. </span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b>How to Make Your Own Olla from Terracotta
Pots</b> <br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This project will only take a few minutes of
your time. You will need the following: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">2
terracotta pots </span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Something to cover
the hole on the bottom pot (I used a piece of shale) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Something
to cover the top of the pot (I used a cork from an empty bottle) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Silicone
(exterior grade) </span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 1: Cover your work surface with newspaper or
cardboard </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeyQo9QMvPaBmu8UdVJNKaTC1Mxp1paQn8XLO82aFgfN8PuQ9BnI7_DSyQ_zmthOwTdzcOgnW6la31rHp9fqhon9rwY9PVeMvIRIfEGNG1Z0_9pHKrLRTPA8vcW9Y4MPqDAaQyea1jMEq/s676/olla1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="676" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSeyQo9QMvPaBmu8UdVJNKaTC1Mxp1paQn8XLO82aFgfN8PuQ9BnI7_DSyQ_zmthOwTdzcOgnW6la31rHp9fqhon9rwY9PVeMvIRIfEGNG1Z0_9pHKrLRTPA8vcW9Y4MPqDAaQyea1jMEq/w400-h300/olla1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 2: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Use the silicone to attach a flat object to
cover the hole </span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FSjoZaBKvL40rBXX3_cXt62hlEeCKIrFjBguKq6upOWgHdjplujAZyJRP854zUGVzFcsmSMB0KUCZYg2KOT-pozZ8X_YxWM4DDQxU0uo54xkKNP1wjLLLDfr_jT2W_gYEL9-QZGPVEMg/s676/olla2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="676" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FSjoZaBKvL40rBXX3_cXt62hlEeCKIrFjBguKq6upOWgHdjplujAZyJRP854zUGVzFcsmSMB0KUCZYg2KOT-pozZ8X_YxWM4DDQxU0uo54xkKNP1wjLLLDfr_jT2W_gYEL9-QZGPVEMg/w400-h300/olla2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 3: For extra assurance, I filled the bottom of the
hole with silicone </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gpwz_K0ZgB6FGEZ-15RHlzdHva3c6EFUpHHeekFqPrJscmCvtncn7MzuMd12CVGknBp0AKGVbhl31jnb8s6q-YO5JhvZNCusEt8PftbfSjCAEd6AFRcDDIEnZqqw816Hd54pv9hLsNpJ/s676/olla3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="676" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gpwz_K0ZgB6FGEZ-15RHlzdHva3c6EFUpHHeekFqPrJscmCvtncn7MzuMd12CVGknBp0AKGVbhl31jnb8s6q-YO5JhvZNCusEt8PftbfSjCAEd6AFRcDDIEnZqqw816Hd54pv9hLsNpJ/w400-h300/olla3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 4: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Place a bead of silicone around the top of the
pot </span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeJcM9iE7FPGYrm7DeLlV1RUca8_6cE-VOf-N4fjqzYYPUy1QetUY69hnSUOq4sGvM_mB9Baw8xs1QuhyphenhyphenSV2rAqat3Ew7GQI2DI2fgfc77g5SO1vUauCb84mtT4ODqBtD5kw7Ufb1YWg-/s676/olla4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="676" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmeJcM9iE7FPGYrm7DeLlV1RUca8_6cE-VOf-N4fjqzYYPUy1QetUY69hnSUOq4sGvM_mB9Baw8xs1QuhyphenhyphenSV2rAqat3Ew7GQI2DI2fgfc77g5SO1vUauCb84mtT4ODqBtD5kw7Ufb1YWg-/w400-h300/olla4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 5: Place second pot on top</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnx7QTAdX5OgPWikxPATwNl_YNUt2d2I9_k2h9keCH1tuQQqxA0dYdorz4xgK68SgJdId6Y7UIF05heoG0Q4z7JpLA1G0q4WqpGmJ2PQwwaBDvLgKDrXADDePqxGTnEc6Donu3Ta8Nx_rx/s224/olla5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="224" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnx7QTAdX5OgPWikxPATwNl_YNUt2d2I9_k2h9keCH1tuQQqxA0dYdorz4xgK68SgJdId6Y7UIF05heoG0Q4z7JpLA1G0q4WqpGmJ2PQwwaBDvLgKDrXADDePqxGTnEc6Donu3Ta8Nx_rx/w400-h300/olla5.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Step 6: Let silicone cure 24-48 hours</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7yvCupq13fyY7OiO46au9P8SGvEulesQovKFsTRRSZuvzitQL0g2DJS_Cx6Le42iXFUL8lH_22YJipDDcNV2gnbld4oST7bq1TT9aEgVFLIcMhAtrAl1O4NHwa6qNMUtG4VAty6Hpsod/s224/olla6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="224" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7yvCupq13fyY7OiO46au9P8SGvEulesQovKFsTRRSZuvzitQL0g2DJS_Cx6Le42iXFUL8lH_22YJipDDcNV2gnbld4oST7bq1TT9aEgVFLIcMhAtrAl1O4NHwa6qNMUtG4VAty6Hpsod/w400-h300/olla6.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun">Test
your olla for leaks by filling with water. If there are leaks, let dry
and add more silicone. </span><span class="eop"> </span></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun">Now
you are ready to use your olla in the garden or in a large pot! </span><span class="eop"> <br /></span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b>Tips for
Using </b></span><span class="spellingerror"><b>Ollas</b></span><span class="eop"> <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun">A
saucer can be placed below the olla to encourage water to seep outwards rather
than downwards. </span><span class="eop"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun">The
olla needs to be buried into the ground BUT you should leave 3- 5 </span><span class="contextualspellingandgrammarerror">cm (1</span><span class="normaltextrun">-2
inches) above ground to prevent dirt or mulch from entering the opening.</span><span class="eop"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun">Space
small </span><span class="spellingerror">ollas</span><span class="normaltextrun"> 60-90
cm (2-3 feet) apart, and large </span><span class="spellingerror">ollas</span><span class="normaltextrun"> (2
gallon </span><span class="contextualspellingandgrammarerror">capacity) 90</span><span class="normaltextrun">-120
cm (3-4 feet) apart. </span><span class="eop"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun">Use
a stick to check the water level in the olla and add water as necessary. </span><span class="eop"> <br /></span></span></li></ul></span></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I used the ollas in my tomato patch. To experiment, I planted some tomatoes with
ollas and some without. The ollas
provided moisture at ground level and the plants that were near the olla were a
little larger than the plants without ollas!</span><o:p></o:p></p><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b>References:</b></span><span class="eop"><b> </b><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://wateruseitwisely.com/olla-irrigation/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://wateruseitwisely.com/olla-irrigation/</span></span></a><span class="eop"> <br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.acmesand.com/rainwater-harvesting/ollas/" target="_blank"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.acmesand.com/rainwater-harvesting/ollas/</span></span></a><span class="normaltextrun"> </span><span class="eop"> </span></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span class="eop"><br /></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="font-size: large;">This article, written by SHS President Nancy Hanson, originally appeared in the May 2020 SHS Newsletter, with an update in the March 2021 newsletter. </i></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;">
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</p><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-25766809449660902102021-06-15T14:12:00.004-06:002021-06-15T14:14:48.756-06:00Lavender and Hardy Look-Alikes<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">LAVENDER. You love it, I love it, we long to grow it as a
perennial in Saskatchewan, but like our long-standing hope of someday getting
an IKEA, it’s probably never going to happen.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The type of lavender we’ve been seeing more of at the garden
centres and even grocery stores lately is French (AKA Spanish or topped) lavender<span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"> (</span><i>Lavandula stoechas</i></span>), with its
pineapple-like flower heads shown in the below photo. It’s gorgeous and sells for shockingly cheap
at places like Costco, but it’s only hardy to USDA Zone 7 at the lowest. You can try to
bring it in over the winter but attempts to overwinter lavender as a house plant are not
generally associated with success due to its high sun
requirements, so best to enjoy it for the summer and say <i>au revoir</i> as you
sacrifice it to the compost bin after the fall frost. Or, strip off the leaves
and flowers to dry for tea all winter long.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe64jOCbWoqLDWgCwqodv7qWLpChl-eGwofBEG0qIDoX_X683swoeuh_W3jKNdahopLQnxp9Sp13aod-Rt63J2o4rrWNN7CAHmACKeo_bXr06IIx2AWiZGiK7qypi4zBpyCW0O2X0Z9ysT/s1600/Topped_lavendar_flowerhead.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe64jOCbWoqLDWgCwqodv7qWLpChl-eGwofBEG0qIDoX_X683swoeuh_W3jKNdahopLQnxp9Sp13aod-Rt63J2o4rrWNN7CAHmACKeo_bXr06IIx2AWiZGiK7qypi4zBpyCW0O2X0Z9ysT/w279-h419/Topped_lavendar_flowerhead.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">(French lavender flower head - By fir0002flagstaffotos [at] gmail.comCanon 20D + Sigma 150mm f/2.8 - Own work, GFDL 1.2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1499700)</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’ve heard of folks successfully treating lavender as a
perennial in Saskatoon it is most likely a cultivar called Munstead. This is a
type of English lavender<span style="background: white; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: #4d5156;"> (</span><i>Lavandula
angustifolia</i></span>) that local greenhouses will often categorize as a
perennial. It is hardy to Zone 4, and Saskatoon is a dubious Zone 3. Personally I
once had it come back after a mild winter, but it was not a strong plant and
did not survive the following winter. I’ve yet to meet anyone who successfully
overwinters their lavender year after year in our climate, but if you want to
try – find the warmest and most sheltered microclimate in your yard and give it
a good mulch in the fall. Or, move to Maple Creek.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwgYob7-VKw7vjFSoLjvPTbobTZPJY1GIhEC_s5aKWGYrbZ-v7jQ_eog0-d6t2SxdZAItv91UgJnwE7N4l4u9qSXJMlN45Yv3IUWuF0iL95tl4pUSSpokXZz9ItOhaTBvX4eIarJMuz5p/s2048/PXL_20210615_191758465.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwgYob7-VKw7vjFSoLjvPTbobTZPJY1GIhEC_s5aKWGYrbZ-v7jQ_eog0-d6t2SxdZAItv91UgJnwE7N4l4u9qSXJMlN45Yv3IUWuF0iL95tl4pUSSpokXZz9ItOhaTBvX4eIarJMuz5p/w397-h297/PXL_20210615_191758465.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(A photo of non-blooming Munstead in the small pot next to some French lavender.)</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">What’s a lavender lover to do in Saskatoon? Especially if
one longs for that look of a stunning lavender field or hedge. It’s not particularly
environmentally-friendly or cost-effective to internationally import several
dozen lavender plants to make an annual hedge year after year, but there are
some passable hardy look-alikes to try. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My favourite plant for the lavender look is Russian
sage (<em><span style="line-height: 115%;">Perovskia atriplicifolia</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 115%;">)</span></em>, which is actually not Russian
nor sage. To my eye, this is the one that looks
most similar to lavender, at least from a distance, with its spires of lavender-coloured flowers. As a
bonus it is beloved by pollinators and smells wonderful.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcHr91AQ6vkpbcwYegd6a8f3GphJ8iDtKtAP7fuL5isAWykDMN6_xPAiCFwttdRZ95d_meKq-CP_QlAjvWZ0N300BhNPhCpH861NfxCdomRaX3LwMirNN31jvRMa6Iaw4PPeKv4zscZsj/s2048/2008_07_Botanical_Garden_Meran_71660R0414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1538" data-original-width="2048" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcHr91AQ6vkpbcwYegd6a8f3GphJ8iDtKtAP7fuL5isAWykDMN6_xPAiCFwttdRZ95d_meKq-CP_QlAjvWZ0N300BhNPhCpH861NfxCdomRaX3LwMirNN31jvRMa6Iaw4PPeKv4zscZsj/w450-h338/2008_07_Botanical_Garden_Meran_71660R0414.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Russian sage in Italy - By Lord Koxinga - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8976259)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Other lavender-ish look-alikes that you've probably seen around the city are some hardy species of
ornamental sage (<i>Salvia</i>) and speedwell (<i>Veronica</i>). Most of the common cultivars
are a darker purple or pink, so not quite similar in colour to lavender, but
will still get you that look of purple/blue/pink spikes of flowers and will appear
lavender-ish to the untrained eye.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If you see landscaping in the Saskatoon area that looks like
a lovely Mediterranean field of lavender, it’s almost guaranteed to be one of those three plants and not actually lavender being used.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">All that said - prove me wrong, SHS members! Have you had success overwintering lavender in your garden? Please comment and let us know how you did it!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">-Robyn Reist, SHS Blog Editor</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-89005411496197398742021-05-25T09:27:00.003-06:002021-05-25T09:30:18.839-06:00Upcoming Workshop: Grow to Glow with Kim West<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">We are excited to be offering our first virtual workshop of 2021 - Glow to Grow with Kim West!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The workshop will happen over Zoom on June 5 from 3-5PM. It is FREE for members, and $10 for non-members. </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPvX-QxVhorQUtkIREWKAfTEkO3rXTNM6GDljbWhBm3ZwDxIB9hEXmTSlp73ioRoSGXhiiyHHA34HvXjxgJDt1ROPrdxXgs2sQ30Kfyq4m3TmMJ4fmt-CXLvpMRgdi7R-pKC63Ylc7ynl/s940/1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPvX-QxVhorQUtkIREWKAfTEkO3rXTNM6GDljbWhBm3ZwDxIB9hEXmTSlp73ioRoSGXhiiyHHA34HvXjxgJDt1ROPrdxXgs2sQ30Kfyq4m3TmMJ4fmt-CXLvpMRgdi7R-pKC63Ylc7ynl/w400-h335/1.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Kim West is a Master Gardener who has spent countless hours in her garden, finding it to be a place of deep joy, connection, and healing. Her love of the seasons, plants and nature is interwoven with her broader interests in writing and storytelling through art and poetry and wellness through nutrition, qi gong, forest walks, and mindfulness. Kim has been a university teacher and researcher for 20 years and is passionate about creating and sharing educational initiatives that interweave the pleasures of gardening with nutrition, the culinary arts, and mindfulness practices. She often can be found in her garden, meditating, doing qi gong, reading, or harvesting flowers, herbs, and vegetables for delicious meals and wholesome skin care remedies. Kim holds a PhD and BSc Hons. in Earth Sciences from Carleton University and the University of Saskatchewan, respectively. She is a culinary nutrition expert and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator and is undergoing training to become a certified qi gong instructor.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9SqBtY-TR2MjD0221lLU8EaqH4UUJuGCVrtHUW6jM3ZBhINtd-YOhlvb4kUc2UxBRHF6c8fxjot5NeHgaB06pZDUgYHOzmOHjyxjp5A6lilB3NHavjCtPRpXgIze8Cbswz8ocdQUJXAy/s940/2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9SqBtY-TR2MjD0221lLU8EaqH4UUJuGCVrtHUW6jM3ZBhINtd-YOhlvb4kUc2UxBRHF6c8fxjot5NeHgaB06pZDUgYHOzmOHjyxjp5A6lilB3NHavjCtPRpXgIze8Cbswz8ocdQUJXAy/w400-h335/2.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>We hope you will join us on June 5! If you are interested in registering, please email <a href="mailto:info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca">info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca</a>. If you are not an SHS member, we encourage you to purchase a $15 membership as it is only an additional $5 above the workshop registration fee, which will pay for itself quickly if you take advantage of our <a href="https://saskatoonhortsociety.ca/business-partners.html">business partner benefits</a>. </span><br /><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588382276485673784.post-67286294626301777552021-05-20T11:00:00.000-06:002021-05-20T11:00:38.720-06:00Welcome to the blog!<p>Welcome everyone! The Saskatoon Horticultural Society's Board of Directors recently decided to phase out our quarterly newsletter and replace it with a blog. There are many advantages to this format, including easier viewing on mobile devices, easier sharing on social media, and the ability to post more frequently. </p><p>Submissions to the blog will function similarly to the newsletter - please send submissions to info@saskatoonhortsociety.ca. If you are concerned about having your name published on the internet, we are more than happy to remove your name and simply credit the article to "SHS member" or whatever pen name you'd like to use! Our current newsletter editor, Robyn Reist, is now the blog editor.</p><p>We hope you will enjoy reading the blog!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnZMV75xQoO_joV6pVhDV4Yyi_vECeTFQEcSIxja_Vqj6ZzlcLbgCQ6j9Nrmw4gEsUwSw8iqqVhDwyDXPjF9jtNphbVg00y54Iap7YaL_9SwmduTyV2TYUX8E5tRjEYob1y3SK5Uhw_HS/s2048/city2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="2048" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKnZMV75xQoO_joV6pVhDV4Yyi_vECeTFQEcSIxja_Vqj6ZzlcLbgCQ6j9Nrmw4gEsUwSw8iqqVhDwyDXPjF9jtNphbVg00y54Iap7YaL_9SwmduTyV2TYUX8E5tRjEYob1y3SK5Uhw_HS/w501-h280/city2.PNG" width="501" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Saskatoon Horticultural Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583732870654557267noreply@blogger.com0