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prairie_northrose (3b north of Calgary AB, Canada)

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About me: Gardening is one of my favourite hobbies. I grow about 40 different varieties of hardy to the tip and crown-hardy roses. I’ve discovered I also enjoy growing lilies, hydrangeas and geraniums (pelargoniums). In the last few years, my husband and I have dabbled in giant pumpkin growing. I also grow a cherished ‘Dancy’ tangerine tree.

I am located in the prairie Chinook belt, at approximately 3500 feet altitude, which results in strong winds, fluctuating winter temperatures, hail, a short growing season, combined with alkaline clay soil. It's a challenge, but success is celebrated!

Some of the roses I grow are listed at http://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=3.25059&tab=2
GardenWeb Member: prairie_northrose - August 6, 2014
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Commented: Frustration with my Winnipeg Park roses...! Yes its been hardy to zone 3 for me, however this spot gets reliable snow cover, as its where the snow gets piled from the driveway. The flowers are more red in person.
in Shrubs  
Commented: How does Firelight hydrangea do in Zone 3b/4a? FrozeBudd, yes we had a rough season a couple of years ago, I think it was due to a wet August where the plants were in a lush growing green phase, then hit by sudden prolonged freezing temps. Leaves ...
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Commented: Any damage in your yard from the western Canada heatwave? Phew we dodged the hail this time. I’m glad you understand the challenge of gardening in this area, it is such a gamble sometimes. I try to plant anything with tender broad leaves against the house no...
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