The Northern Grower

This episode is the first in a two part series on growing fruits in colder parts of the world. With shorter days comes a shorter list of possible fruits but short an be sweet. In part one the focus is mainly on obtaining plants appropriate for colder climates. Plants like goji berrys, garden huckle berrys, apples, strawberrys, rhubarb and much more. 

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In this episode our host Erin Colborn discusses composting in its various forms. Ways to improve texture and quality, different inputs and the effects that climate can have on the microbial process  Join her in the journey to stronger healthier soil in a sustainable manner. Wether your a novice composter or a seasoned expert in soil ecology this episode should have something you can learn or enjoy.

In this episode Erin examines the pro's and con's of hoop houses and cold frames. Reviewing them on criteria such as frost protection, affordability and sustainbility. She goes over care and construction as well as what crops to plant in them and when. These powerful and cheap tools will seriously extend your gorwing season and improve your harvest.  When used in tandem with the right fruits, vegetables, herbs and growing techniques they can turn any green thumb brown. Come join us over at northern grower for a chat on gardening in cold climates, the topic we are most passionate about!

Welcome to the Northern Grower, a gardening podcast hosted by Erin Colborn. Erin is an avid gardener and educator in northern Canada. In this episode we focus on planning for the up coming spring while touching on topics like season extension, Micro Climates and cold hardy plants.  Thanks again for joining so for your first gardening adventure together!

Welcome to the Northern Grower, a gardening podcast hosted by Erin Colborn. Erin is an avid gardener and educator in northern Canada. In this episode we focus on planning for the up coming spring while touching on topics like season extension, Micro Climates and cold hardy plants.  Thanks again for joining so for your first gardening adventure together!