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    How We Manage The Bad Bugs In Our Greenhouse

    April 30, 2017November 3, 2017
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    What is a banker plant and what is IPM?

    January 28, 2016November 6, 2017

    The crazy terminology of a greenhouse business. What do all these words mean? What is a banker plant and what is IPM? IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management. Basically it’s a step by step plan on how a farm, nursery, or greenhouse will control pests on a crop (whether in a greenhouse or a field setting). We have four

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    • Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This is as fancy as I’m going to get today because my husband, father-in-law, and cousin-in-law are still harvesting so I’ll be spending thanksgiving dinner in the field this year. But how lucky are we?! I’m SUPER grateful for the beautiful weather today, and for all of our family and friends that keep our spirits lifted during challenging harvests like this year. So, so, so thankful. Wishing you all a wonderful day, enjoy the long weekend! #greenhouse #harvest #harvest19 #garden #grow #seed #plants #planted #plantpeople #thanksgiving #fieldsupper
    • It’s that time of the year where I’m changing how much I water my indoor tropicals and succulents. . . The natural sunlight level outside is quickly reducing and even though I’ve got lights in my house and lights in the greenhouse,  it’s not the right type of light for my plants. . . Sooooo, I have to cut back on how much water I’m giving my plants because they aren’t going to be actively growing anymore. . . What I do, is let my tropicals dry out completely between watering, and then I give them a “bath”. I water them so that the potting mix is thoroughly moist, and give them a mist on top. I wait until they’re completely dry again before I repeat. If you’re watering succulents it’s different, but I will post about how to water them in a few days. #learnplantgrow #christiesgreenhouse #garden #grow #plants #greenhouse #planted #green #alberta #water #plantpeople
    • Some days my job is mostly conference calls. Today, I have 3 meetings back to back. Anyone else pace while they’re talking and thinking? Also, this is something completely off topic, but today I’m wearing Canadian made clothes!! My sweater is from @woolydoodle and my leggings are from @buttercreamclothing and everything is actually designed and made right here in Canada. As you know, in my store I love carrying Canadian companies, so I thought I’d share these two labels with you.
    • Along with the greenhouse, Tanner and I also operate a small farm (emphasis on Tanner doing most of the operating). We farm with his Dad & Mom, his cousin Dale and his wife Lorna - and just to keep things interesting, we also raise a few cows. Somedays we’re ranchers, somedays we’re grain farmers, and somedays we’re greenhouse people, but everyday we’re lifelong learners always investing in education to improve what we do. Have questions about agriculture? I’m happy to answer what I can and get my friends to join in to answer the questions I can’t. Also, if you have time, check out @jd.lynn @lynndargis @rebeccapennerthomson @leonayukon @hkizz on instagram. These ladies are role models for my daughter to follow in Agriculture. #farmer #seed #harvest19 #agriculture #garden #green #greenhouse #plants #planted #garden #grow
    • This isn’t the prettiest picture but it’s a satisfying one! Yesterday @brookebuchan16 and I put all the trees and shrubs to bed for the winter, cleaned out all the flower planters, and swept the outdoor sales area. Everything is clean and tidy, and ready for spring 2020! #learnplantgrow #christiesgreenhouse #garden #grow #plants #planted #plantpeople #alberta #northernalberta
    • I can’t help it, I always gravitate towards flowers. I love spring flowers in the greenhouse, fresh flower bouquets, flower prints - it’s like it’s in my DNA. This past weekend I got to stretch my flower muscles when I put together 3 of these large arrangements for a very special bride and friend. I have to admit, I do miss parts of working with fresh flowers, but I know I cannot run a fresh flower counter because of the huge time commitment it takes. I think what I’ll do to satisfy my craving is to put on design workshops here and there. Would you attend a flower designing workshop? What if I brought in guest designers? #learnplantgrow #greenhouse #garden #grow #plants #flowers #freshflowers #alberta #plants #plant
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