Digging Deeper
Looking to expand your skills? Dig deeper into these resources.
Use the resources on this page to 'dig deeper' into gardening, dispel some myths and utilize best practices.
Polyculture
- Polyculture GardeningA blog posting from Garden & Happy that defines polyculture and other plant supporting systems for the home gardener.
Crop Rotations
- Crop RotationUniversity of Wisconsin horticulture defines and describes using crop rotation in the home garden.
- Living soil, healthy gardenA University of Minnesota Extension article which includes information on crop rotation.
Successive Planting
- Successive Planting Advice from GrowVegHow to plant in succession to ensure your garden is in productive use for as long as possible throughout the growing season.
- Successive Planting 101Southern Exposure Seed Exchange blog about succession planting. Choosing varieties, planning and ensuring soil health.
Growing Perennials
- Prairie PlantsA comprehensive list of perennial plants for the prairies including fruit, vegetables and herbs.
- Varieties of Perennial VegetablesThe Northern Homestead blog has many posts on growing food in Canada.
Drip Irrigation
- 16 Easy Ways To Build Your Own Drip Irrigation System.The DIY and Crafts website describes 16 cheap and easy ways to build a drip irrigation system, including using old plastic bottles.
- Drip Irrigation VS Soaker HosesEarthy easy compares drip irrigation to soaker hoses to assist you in deciding which choice is right for you.