On the Canadian prairies, gardeners enjoy a challenging four-month frost-free growing season, low precipitation, drying winds and dramatic temperature swings, not to mention the hail.
It’s inspiring to see what gardeners on the prairies have actually created. A quick trip to the garden center, a browse of the library or an Internet search will turn up lots of ideas and the real-life materials to make them happen. Every province has horticulturists, researchers and gardeners of all skill levels growing their own food and using plants to create special spaces of great beauty. The belief that “nothing grows here” really is a myth. All it takes is a little tenacity and
