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Growing a garden in the Rocky Mountain community of Cranbrook, British Columbia, in Zone 4a can be a challenge—but a rewarding one.—Kerry Shellborn photo

The author is shovelling black compost from his bins into a wheelbarrow.
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Composting 101: How to turn kitchen scraps into healthy compost for your garden (Part 2)

The best thing you can do for your garden is add compost. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what compost is and how you can make your own in four easy steps.
by Kerry Shellborn, aka the Garden Geek
A pile of black compost with a title that says “How to compost”
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Composting 101: How to turn kitchen scraps into healthy compost for your garden (Part 1)

A step-by-step guide showing how to make dark rich healthy compost—a.k.a. black gold—for your garden.
by Kerry Shellborn, aka the Garden Geek
seed packet
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Gardening 101: How to choose the best seeds for your garden

Everything you need to know to select the best seeds for your vegetable garden this year.

by Kerry Shellborn, aka the Garden Geek
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10 tips for new gardeners

Are you ready to start a garden in 2021? Here are 10 tips that I wish I knew before I started my first garden

by Kerry Shelborn