Matters of the Garden

Matters of the Garden For me garden matters are the matters of the garden.

05/08/2026

It’s official: We’ve landed at Garden Retreat! 🎉

Huge thanks to the Garden Retreat crew for being such amazing partners. You can now grab your favorite Matters of the Garden compost right alongside their world-class plants and greenhouse supplies.

Stop by, say hi, and support a local business that keeps Calgary blooming!





04/17/2026

If you haven't cleaned up your garden and feel the urge to go buy some seeds. You may have a goldmine out there. While most plants will voluntarily reseed themselves. You can also harvest seeds to give away or to plant and put in different spots.

In my case I wanted a few marigolds for some pots. Got a head start by harvesting seeds from last season and starting them indoors.





03/27/2026

This my fellow plant people is Lagos Spinach, Efo Shoko and many other names.

Here in North America it's know as Celosia, cockscomb and they come in a variety of colors red,orange,pink, yellow.

It's packed with nutrients so it can be good in your tummy and also in your cut flower arrangement.

It'll be my first year growing it, I was only attracted to it's plumes and after some research found out it's edible too.

Have any plants doing double duty in your garden?




03/12/2026

Want more Zinnias or plants for free ?

You have to start pinching your plants and don't toss
your trimmings!

​ 3-Steps to more plants.

​Pinch: Snip the top 3–4" of your zinnia (above a leaf node). This makes for a bushier more vigorous plant.

​Prep: Strip bottom leaves so the stem is bare.

​Propagate: Drop the cuttings into a jar of rinsed clay pebbles (Leca). Add water to just below the stem base—the LECA wicks the moisture to prevent rot and allows oxygen to the roots.

​Result:
​Place in bright, indirect light. You’ll see roots in 10 - 20 days.
Once roots hit 2", transplant to soil and keep damp for the first week.

Voila you have more plants than you started with.

Go out and multiply.

Music: Lijadu Sisters - Amebo

02/27/2026

Another beautiful and snowy day in the Calgary area here.
Just one look at this Marigold and it feels warm.

This Marigold got some support from our Bagged 30 L compost and yours can too.

www.matersoftjegarden.com for all compost and soil needs in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Let's see what you can grow 🪴 ?

02/20/2026

Zinnias are a lot of people's favorite flowers and without a doubt in my top 5.

Salmon or Coral is one of my favorite colors and I decided to fight the February blues with some indoor blooms and this flower didn't disappoint.

The Oklahoma Salmon variety are specifically need for longer and stronger stems for cutting. Which is to say my flower vase will be filled with beautiful cut flowers this year.

Congratulations to the giveaway Winners shoot me a message and let's get your garden ready to bloom this season.

Did you know NASA grew Zinnias on the ISS in 2016.
This flower will bloom indoors, and even in a vessel in space apparently.

Until next time, keep growing

www.mattersofthegarden.com

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day in advance, Plant Pmoeople!

Im here to make your love grow, with this giveaway.

Tag at least 1 plant lover . Like share follow all that good stuff.

Prizes are 3D printed pot, 30 L premium compost and 1 lemon balm plant. ( 1 of each for you and one friend)

Draw and winner announced. February 20 so like and do all the things until then.

In the meantime keep loving, keep growing, keep being you.

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02/02/2026

Welcome back to Matters of the Garden.

After a nice break, like a perennial plant I'm back to doing what I love, which is growing; though a lot has been happening in the background.

A big thank you to all those who were able to support last season, Thanks to you we sold out all our bags of Compost and are looking to double those efforts this year.

I'll be doing two giveaways this February to celebrate the season of love.

Details to come.

Happy gardening and welcome back to Matters of the Garden.

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