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Backyard Gardening in Canada (Zone 3)

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"Zone 3 Canadian Winters can be challenging;  but very beautiful in their own way!" " Gardening is a journey; not a race" 'Retirement for my wife & I has been very gratifying" "We celebrate together the journey not the perfection" Construction of the greenhouse was a fun event that was a challenge and a summer long project. The days and weeks included many tea breaks and rest periods. The project when completed was a fantastic addition to our gardening plans. The project augmented our raised garden beds to provide enjoyment and relaxation. Zone 3 seasons are a challenge and the early jumpstart of planting was immense. The smell of fresh dirt and green sprouts was an elixir in life that one has to experience.  "Remember it's not about getting everything done"  it's about creating something beautiful"  "one step at a time"  Seed catalogues and net views shape our seeding intentions in February. Rule of thumb is ...