r/ManitobaGardening

Checked a few areas to no avail. Hit the jackpot today!

Basil, strawberry, tomato, rosemary and mint. Based on research it sounds like they won't be ready to be outside until end of May. I was thinking of using a grow light for 6 or 12 hours until then. Can I leave them in those pots for now? Thanks so much for all the advice.

I just started gardening last year, and was flying by the seat of my pants. Most of my vegetable garden died, and so many trees too. I want to have a better success rate this year.

I started hardening off my trees, flowers, and bare root strawberries, to be ready to plant next weekend. I would imagine I should be doing the same for my vegetable starts, but that will be a lot of work to move outside every day. Does anyone here notice a difference between planting directly vs hardening off?

I have read that mixing asprin with water can help with root development? Does anyone do this or have experience?

My tomatoes faired pretty well last year, but my beets, carrots, melons, squashes, and peppers did nothing.

Is there some additional soil prep I can do to help? Does planting later help?

I am trying to grow some watermelons, small sugar and atlantic giant pumpkins, canteloupes, and butternut squashes, where should my expectations be set for results on these?

Thanks for any help.

This plant is springing back up and it looks like Oregano, but it has no smell and didn't last year either when I've broken off and crumpled the leaves. Once it's bigger I might try drying some to see if I can smell it at all after that.

Should I do anything about these roots since they wont be seeing soil outside for another couple weeks.my pumpkin plant also has a root coming out.

Im new so I dont know what to do in this situation. Thanks for any help! Last time I posted I got so much helped information I used to redo my old pods and try again.

Helpful gardeners, where are "Proven Winners apricot solenia begonias"? It is specifically the buttery golden orange coloured variety that tolerates more sun than usual.

Not to be confused with Dummen Orange apricot variety which is very pink. This pink variety is everywhere that I've checked (unless I missed it) Lacoste, St Marys, Red Valley, Jensens, A Pattersons, and Shelmerdines.

If I have to I'll settle, but ideally I'll be happiest with the golden Proven Winners one. For that I need you to be my eyes inside and outside Winnipeg please!

Hey everyone!
Does anyone know if any of the Winnipeg and area greenhouses are carrying Iresine this year?
My usual greenhouse didn’t order any, and I’m looking to recreate my deck planters that I had last year, and the Iresine was beautiful in them.
Many thanks.