Best of Shifting Roots Gardening Posts
Whether you're a new gardener or a more experienced one, there's something for you in these posts. Enjoy content on cut flowers, vegetable gardening, small space gardening, perennials and more, all with a short season, cold-climate, zone 3 focus.
Ready to start a vegetable garden? You'll find everything you need in this list, whether you have a few pots, a small backyard, or a large acreage to work with.
No space? No problem! Here's how to make the most of what you have, whether it's a few pots on your patio, a full container garden, square foot garden, or vertical gardening with trellises.
Want to landscape a low maintenance yard? Perennials are the answer. Here's my best posts for which perennials to choose (and not to choose) in different situations.
Dreaming of growing a beautiful cut flower garden? Here's everything you need to know to easily grow a cut flower garden and make beautiful arrangements.
Here's my best resources to help you start your seeds. Whether you're a beginner or advanced gardener, you're sure to find something new!
Are you new to gardening, and not sure how to start? This list of resources will help you pick the type of garden you want to start, and avoid some of the mistakes that new gardeners make.
I personally garden in zone 2/zone 3 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, with a short growing season of 90-110 days. While my advice should be general enough to work for most zones, it is best suited to those who live in a climate and growing zone similar to mine.
That said, there's advice on seed starting, traditional gardens, small space gardening, weeding, and the easiest vegetables and flowers to plant if you're just starting out.