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Zone 3B Gardening

5 Tips for a Lush & Magical Garden (A July Garden Tour)

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A lush green garden on a sunny day with a small greenhouse, sunflowers, a field, and a forest in the background.

Welcome back to the garden! We’ve reached my very favourite time of year—early to mid-July. After a long, cool spring, everything is finally starting to take off. The weeds are mostly managed, the big overwhelming harvests haven’t started yet, and the first flowers are beginning to bloom. It’s the garden’s sweet spot, and I’m so happy to take you on a full tour today.

How to Plan a Forest Garden in Zone 3B (A 5-Year Update)

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A view down a grassy path in a lush garden, surrounded by large shrubs and flowers with a forested hill in the background.

When I first envisioned building a forest garden on our property, I pictured a space that could mostly care for itself—fruit trees, berries, herbs, and medicinal plants all layered together like a natural ecosystem. And while that vision has come to life in many ways, I’m now several years in, and it’s time to take a closer look at what’s working… and what needs to change.