Zone 3 gardening

Assuming you have the correct pollinator tree for the fruit that you have, your trees should be bearing some fruit within 5 years of planting. Once they start to bear, yields will increase annually. But if you don’t plant fruit trees you won’t get any fruit. So pick your cultivars, fence your orchard, and plant your trees so that you can begin harvesting amazing home grown fruit soon. Fruit you grow yourself will taste better, and be more nutritious than anything that you can buy in the…

My secrets to Growing An Amazing Zone 3a Garden in Edmonton, Alberta!

Gardening tips to help you grow a successful vegetable garden in zone 3. Enjoy hardy veggies, sweet kale, and an abundance of salads with these tactics.

While some may consider zone 3 gardening to be a challenge, there are actually many ways to have a productive garden and an abundant harvest. Let’s explore the fruit, vegetables, and perennials that do well growing on my zone 3 homestead. First a word about “hardiness zones.” Hardiness zones tell you what the coldest expected ... Read More about 21 Tips for Zone 3 Gardening Success for a Harvest You Can Count On

Every gardener has planted a perennial only to have it take over the garden 3 years later. Learn about the perennials you'll most regret growing in your Zone 3 garden here!

Grow these easy perennial vegetables to have fresh greens early in spring, even if you live in zone 3. Sea Kale, Dock, Good King Henry, Bloody Dock

Living in one of the coldest areas of the U.S. doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a thriving garden. Dig into winter seed starting with tips tailored to zone 3 gardening. Learn the perfect seed schedule for zone 3 and how to tackle seed starting in the harshest conditions. Get your zone 3 seed starting right this season—start planning your garden today!

You can have a thriving edible garden in zones 3, 2, and even 1! Check out our list of edible crops that are hardy for short seasons.

Find your Alberta planting calendar here including a list of cold hardy plants to plant in Alberta at the end of April as well as sensitive plants that shouldn't be planted until all risk of frost has passed.

Despite harsh winter conditions, this reader still creates lush gardens in Zone 4b. Check out this lush Minnesota garden.