Published work.

Books

The Guides for the Prairie Gardener series (TouchWood Editions, 2020 –) – co-authored with Janet Melrose

gardening how-to guides, adult nonfiction

The Little Prairie Book of Berries (TouchWood Editions, 2021)

cookbook, adult nonfiction
One of National Post’s Best Cookbooks of 2021

Skilled and Vocational Trades: Become an IT Support Technician (BrightPoint Press, September 2022)

YA nonfiction

Skilled and Vocational Trades: Become a Web Developer (BrightPoint Press, September 2022)

YA nonfiction

Disasters in Canada: Prepare and Be Safe Floods (Beech Street Books, September 2019)

juvenile nonfiction

Disasters in Canada: Prepare and Be Safe Wildfires (Beech Street Books, September 2019)

juvenile nonfiction

Canadian Science – Technology and Sustainability: Natural Resources (Beech Street Books, September 2018)

juvenile nonfiction

Canadian Science – Technology and Sustainability: Biodiversity (Beech Street Books, September 2018)

juvenile nonfiction

To Be Canadian – Fairness for All: Equity (Beech Street Books, September 2017)

juvenile nonfiction

Garden Writing – Articles

2023

Exploring and Creating Microclimates in Your Garden – The Prairie Garden 2023: Climate-Aware Gardening

2022

“Annual Ornamental Grasses” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2022)
“Gardening Is for the Birds” – Your Somerset Bridlewood Community Newsletter (June 2022)
“‘Unlawning’ the Front Yard” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2022)
“Herbs to Boost Soil Health” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2022)
“Drought Tolerant Trees and Shrubs” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2022)
“Focus on Foliage: Eye-Catching Combinations for Small Space Gardens” – The Prairie Garden 2022: Smaller Spaces

2021

“Carnivorous Mammals: Atypical Pollinators in South Africa” – 2 Million Blossoms (Winter 2021)
“Maximize Your Harvest with Multi-Use Vegetables” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2021)
“Drought Tolerant Perennials: Low Maintenance and Beautiful” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2021)
“Drought Tolerant Annuals for the Waterwise Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2021)
“Keeping Pests at Bay: Using Insectary Strips in Your Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2021)
“Lacewings: Beneficial Insects” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2021)
“Celebrate Summer with Citrus-Flavoured Herbs” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2021)
“Rewilding the Herb Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Summer 2021)
“Do It Yourself: Dyeing for Color” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac Garden Guide 2021
“Spring Magnificence: How to Grow Mockorange” – The Prairie Garden 2021: Flowering Shrubs
“Notable Nightshades” – Grit – May/June 2021
“Big, Bold and Beautiful: Tall Perennials” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2021)
“How To: Attract Bats to the Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2021)
“A Small-Scale Roof Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2021)
“Lizards as Pollinators” – 2 Million Blossoms (Spring 2021)

2020

“Growing Herbal Adaptogens in Your Garden Part Two” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2020)
“Keen as Mustard: Growing Mustard Plants for Greens and Seeds” – Grit (November/December 2020)
“How to Use Fall Leaves In Your Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2020)
“Perfect Penstemons” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2020)
“Growing Herbal Adaptogens in Your Garden Part One” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2020)
“Superb Serviceberries” – Mother Earth Gardener (Summer 2020)
“Harvesting Rain” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2020)
“Choosing the Right Irrigation System” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2020)
“The Lovely Lady’s Slipper” – Mother Earth Gardener (Spring 2020)
“Opossums as Pollinators in Brazil” – 2 Million Blossoms (April 2020)
“Alluring Airplants” – Archive (Winter 2020)
“Grow a Row for Wildlife: Creating Sustainable, Biodiverse Hedges” – The Prairie Garden 2020: Inspired by Nature
“How To: Prevent Browning in Conifers” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2019-20)
“Go Nutty for Nut Trees” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2019-20)

2019

“Tabletop Gardens” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2019)
“Keep Your Favorite Annual Plants Thriving All Winter” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) (28 October 2019) – READ IT HERE!
“Plan Ahead to Prevent Common Problems in the Vegetable Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2019)
“Sublime Scents: Fragrant Perennials” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2019)
“Fall for Radishes” – Heirloom Gardener (Fall 2019)
“Calgary Horticultural Society: Growing Vines in Calgary” – Calgary Herald (June 27, 2019)
“Procuring the Blessings of Basil” – Heirloom Gardener (Summer 2019)
“Herbs for the Moonlight Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Summer 2019)
“Succession Planting Simplified” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2019)
“Fragrant Annuals” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2019)
“Exhibit in a Flower or Agricultural Bench Show” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2019)
“Designing a Low-Allergen Garden” – Mother Earth Living (May/June 2019)
“Mesmerizing Mosses for Your Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2019)
“Integrated Pest Management” – The Prairie Garden 2019: Growing Food

2018

“12 Clever Gift Ideas for Gardeners on Your List” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – (December 2018)
“How To: Prevent Seedling Damping Off” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2018-19)
“Perennial Vegetables” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2018-19)
“Wabi-Sabi Garden Design” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2018)
“Protect Your Garden From Winter Damage!” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – (19 November 2018)
“How To: Mulch 101” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2018)
Plants for Fall Colour” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2018)
“Rock Your Garden!” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2018)
“Dooryard Garden Design” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2018)
“Create your Own Magical Moon Garden” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – (22 October 2018)
“6 Easy Strategies to Prevent an Infestation of Voles” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – (15 October 2018)
“A Trip to the U-Pick Farm: Tips for Harvesting Fun” – Calgary’s Child Magazine (July/August 2018)
“Protecting Your Garden From Extreme Weather Conditions” – Farmers’ Almanac – 16 July 2018
“6 Spices You’ll Be Amazed You Can Grow At Home” – Farmers’ Almanac – 2 July 2018
“Garden Gold: Grow Your Own Saffron” – Heirloom Gardener (Summer 2018)
“Wonderful Worts” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2018)
“How To: Prevent Drought and Heat Stress in Plants” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2018)
“Seedlings Suddenly Withering? Tips for Preventing Damping Off Disease” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) (16 April 2018)
“Alberta Garden Tour” – Archive (Spring 2018)
” Carrot Cousins” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2018)
“Preventing Common Lawn Problems” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2018)
“IPM for the Herb Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2018)
“Know Your Seed Source” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2017/18)
“Protect Your Trees Against Sunscald and Other Winter Injuries” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Winter 2017/18)
“Tea Time: Growing Herbs for Tisanes” – Archive (Winter 2018)
“Vibrant Viburnums” – The Prairie Garden 2018: Shade

2017

“Growing Green Flowers” – Heirloom Gardener (Winter 2017)
“Designing a Meadow Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2017)
“How To: Use Mycorrhizal Fungi in the Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2017)
“Using Microclimates in Your Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Fall 2017)
“Edibles for the Kid in You” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac (2018)
“Nutritious, Edible Amaranth” – Heirloom Gardener (Fall 2017)
“Designing a Wellness Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2017)
“Building a Rain Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2017)
“How To: Deal with Pocket Gophers and Voles in the Garden” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2017)
“Growing Goji” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2017)
“The Urban Parklet” – Herb Quarterly (Summer 2017)
“Gardening is fun! (also somewhat dangerous)” – South Peace News (10 May 2017)
“Windbreaks, Shade, & More” – GRIT Magazine (May/June 2017)
“How To: Set Up a Rain Barrel” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2017)
“When Your Garden Floods” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2017)
“Blue Bonanza: Growing Haskap” – Archive (Spring 2017)
“Pruning Lucky Bamboo Plants: Tips on Cutting Back a Lucky Bamboo” – Gardening Know How (website) – 7 April 2017
“The Forest Formula” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2017)
Building Homes and Living.com(website)– (January 2017)
- These Kitchen Scraps Can Be used In Your Garden Instead of Fertilizers
- Garden Refresher Checklist
- How to Get Your Amaryllis Plant to Rebloom
- Creating Winter Wow in the Garden
“Grow Delicious Microgreens Indoors This Winter” – Archive (Winter 2017)
“Edible Heirloom Alliums” – Heirloom Gardener (Winter 2016-2017)

2016

“A Garden Bounty: Propagating Herbs by Cuttings and Layering” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2016)
“Four Centuries of Gardening” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac (2017)
“Processing, Storing, and Preserving Sea Buckthorn Berries” – The Canadian Organic Grower (Summer 2016)
“How To: Site a Garden Pond” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Summer 2016)
“Choose a Composter that Fits Your Needs and Budget” – South Peace News (11 May 2016)
“Plan Now for the Winter Garden!” – South Peace News (11 May 2016)
“Garden Store Shopping Tips” – The Gardener for Canadian Climates (Spring 2016)
“Work With Your Florist to Get Your Dream Wedding Flowers” – South Peace News (2 March 2016)
“Creative Saves for Preserving Your Fresh Flowers After the Wedding” – South Peace News (2 March 2016)
“Spring Seed-Starting!” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2016)

2015

“The Straw Bale Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2015)
“Growing Gooseberries” – The 2016 Prairie Garden: Fruits and Berries
“The Role of Micronutrients in Your Garden” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Summer 2015)
“Herb Wall Gardens” – Herb Quarterly (Summer 2015)
“Have Fun Gardening with Children” – South Peace News (6 May 2015)
“Keep Hanging Baskets Fabulous All Summer” – South Peace News (6 May 2015)
“The Dynamic Garden” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2015)
“Preparing for a Garden Wedding” – South Peace News (25 February 2015)
“Make a Cultivated Exchange” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac (2015)
“Give Your Garden a Makeover on a Budget” – Canadian Farmers’ Almanac (2015)

2014

“How To: Ready, Set, Germinate!” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Winter 2014)
“Growing Herb Microgreens” – Herb Quarterly (Winter 2014)
“Enjoy Spring Early: Grow Flowering Bulbs Indoors” – Alive (October 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“How To: Build Your Soil with Bokashi Compost” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Fall 2014)
“Growing Fall-Blooming Herbs for Pollinators” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2014)
“Comfrey to the Garden Rescue” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (23 June 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Plants for Privacy and Green Screens” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (16 June 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Why Bokashi Composting May Be Easier than Recycling” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (26 May 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Accessible Gardening is for Everyone” – South Peace News (14 May 2014)
“Prepare Your Seeds for a Plentiful Harvest” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (21 April 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“For a Happy Garden, Balance Your Soil” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (7 April 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Tips for Low-Allergen Gardening” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Spring 2014)
“Carrot Kin” – Heirloom Gardener (Spring 2014)
“Get Ready for Gardening Season with Community Orchards” – Calgary Herald (15 March 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Germination Motivation” – BackHome (March/April 2014)
“Choosing a Grow Light” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (17 February 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Orchid Care for Everyone!” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (15 January 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Beautiful to Look At, Delicious to Eat” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac (2014)
“A Microguide to Microgreens” – The 2014 Prairie Garden: Gardens

2013

“Using Plants for Dye: A Gardener’s Guide” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Winter 2013)
“Winter Care for Houseplants” – BackHome (November/December 2013)
“Time to Winterize Your Lawn!” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) (21 October 2013) – READ IT HERE!
“Gardening Tip of the Week: Thinning Vegetable Seedlings” – Calgary Herald (28 June 2013) – READ IT HERE!
“Encouraging Green Thumbs” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Summer 2013)
“Working Worms: Boosting Soil Health With Vermicompost” – Rural Roots (Spring 2013)
“Dyeing for Color” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac All-Season Garden Guide (2013)
“The Symbolism of Wedding Flowers” – South Peace News (Weddings) (February 2013)
“Gasplant: Perennial on Fire” – The 2013 Prairie Garden: Perennials
“You-Pick Berries: Not Only for the Backyard!” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac (2013)

2012

“Larch Trees in Canada” – Tree Canada (27 November 2012) – READ IT HERE!
“Refreshing the Garden” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Fall 2012)
“Deer-Proofing Solutions for Your Garden” – South Peace News (16 May 2012)
“Planting Checklist for New Rose Gardeners” – South Peace News (16 May 2012)
“Create a Fido-Friendly Garden” – South Peace News (16 May 2012)
“Creating a Low-Allergen Garden” – Alive (May 2012)
“Sublime Vines” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Spring 2012)
“Make Eco-Friendly Flower Choices for ‘Green’ Weddings’” – South Peace News (29 February 2012)
“Little Leaves: Grow Great Microgreens” – The Canadian Organic Grower (Winter 2012)
“Microgreens from a Kitchen Garden” – BackHome (January/February 2012)
“Apricots for the Prairies” – The 2012 Prairie Garden: Trees

2011

“Marvellous Microgreens” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Winter 2011)
“Screen Schemes” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Fall 2011)
“Best Shopping Tips for Trees and Shrubs” – South Peace News (25 May 2011)
“Planting for the Birds, Adding Gems to Your Garden” – South Peace News (25 May 2011)
“Good Bugs for the Garden” – South Peace News (25 May 2011)
“Hardy Haskaps for the Garden” – Alberta Gardener Living (Early Spring/Planning 2011), Manitoba Gardener (Early Spring 2011)
“The Whys and Wherefores of Green Manure” – The 2011 Prairie Garden: Healthy Gardening

2010 …

“Grow Your Soil Green” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Fall 2010)
“Enrich Your Compost: Just Add Worms” – The Gardener for the Prairies (Summer 2010)
“Making Great Conditioners for Your Soil” – South Peace News (12 May 2010)
“Keeping a Green Focus: Best Shopping Tips for Gardeners” – South Peace News (12 May 2010)
Calgary Horticultural Society – “Calgary Gardening” (Issues from Aug/Sept 2009 to 2022)

Articles

“Refresh Your Wardrobe with Herbs” – Herb Quarterly (Spring 2020)
“Cooking with Sea Buckthorn” – Culinaire (October 2019)
“Make Your Own Kefir” – Archive (Fall 2019)
“Make Your Own Herb Kombucha” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2019)
“Cooking with Sea Buckthorn” – Mother Earth Living (July/August 2019)
“Eat Your Greens” – Archive (Summer 2019)
“Berry Bounty: Cooking Up New Flavours with Haskap Berries” – Culinaire (June 2019)
“Cooking and Baking with Rhubarb” – Archive (Spring 2019)
“Brew Your Own Kombucha” – Archive (Winter 2019)
“Pickle Anything Like a Pro! 10 Pickling Tips for Success” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – (23 October 2018)
“Check Your Pulses: Doing Comfort Food Right With Dried Beans, Peas, and Lentils” – Archive (Fall 2018)
“Perfect Picnicking” – Archive (Summer 2018)
“Flour Power” – Archive (Fall 2017)
“Lexicon of Canning” – Archive (Summer 2017)
“Fall Cleaning Hacks with Herbs” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2016)
“Herbal Wax Melts” – Herb Quarterly (Summer 2016)
“Lacto-Fermentation with Herbs” – Herb Quarterly (Fall 2015)
“Preventing Muscle Cramps, Groin Strains, and Stitches” – Minor Hockey Life (November 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Revive Your Tastebuds (and Tradition) with Drinking Vinegars and Shrubs” – Culinaire (September 2014)
“Drink Your Vinegar” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (14 July 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Herb-Infused Shrub Syrups” – Herb Quarterly (Summer 2014)
“Fight Fleas: Keep Your Dog Itch-Free By Taking a Well-Rounded Holistic Approach to Flea and Tick Control” – Animal Wellness (April/May 2014)
“Stalk Talking” (personal essay) – Beer and Butter Tarts (Issue #1, Winter 2013)
“Homemade Chocolate, Done Right” – Farmer’s Almanac (website) (23 December 2013) – READ IT HERE!
“Fuelling the Vegetarian Athlete” – Minor Hockey Life (October 2013) – READ IT HERE!
“The Gift of Chocolate” – Curious the Tourist Guide (September 2013)
“Brewing and Using Homemade Vinegars” – Country Connection (Winter/Spring 2013)
“Taking a Bite Out of Oral Allergies” – ParentsCanada (October 2012)
“Is Sodium Necessary to Re-Hydrate?” – Minor Hockey Life (September 2012)
“Practical Relief from Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome” – I Love Cats (Spring 2012)
“Flours for Yeast Breads” – Country Connection (Winter/Spring 2012)
“Travel Tips for Young Hockey Players” – Minor Hockey Life (December 2011)
“The Lowdown on Carbohydrates and Proteins for Young Hockey Players” – Minor Hockey Life (February 2011)
“Dealing with Concussions and Head Injuries” – Minor Hockey Life (September 2010)
“Quick Tips for Nutrition on the Road and on the Run” – Minor Hockey Life (minorhockeylife.com) (March 2010)

Fiction

“The Slough” (short story) – Alternate Plains: Stories of Prairie Speculative Fiction (2021)
“Opening Night” (drabble) – #YEG Coffee Sleeves Project (Winter 2019)
“Seams” (flash) – Scary Snippets (Hallowe’en) (October 2019)
“The Driving Lesson” (flash) – Short Edition Short Story Dispenser (Calgary, Central Library) (Spring 2019)
“Haskap” (flash) – Short Edition Short Story Dispenser (Calgary, Central Library) (Spring 2019)
“The Heir” (short story) – Polar Borealis Issue #8 (December 2018)
“The Beauty of Mount Sagitta” (short story) – Sharkasaurus! anthology (May 2017)
“The Architect” (flash) – 365 Tomorrows (5 November 2016) – READ IT HERE!
“GEUs” (short story) – Unicornado! anthology (March 2016)
“Dendros” (flash) – Every Day Fiction (13 January 2016)
“Holding the Bag” (short story) – Tales from the Script (Ficta Fabula) (December 2015)
“Cold Flame” (short story) – Luna Station Quarterly – Issue 24 (December 2015) – READ IT HERE!
“Sheeple” (short story) – Under a Dark Sign anthology (October 2015)
“With Friends Like That” (flash) – Every Day Fiction (21 October 2015)
“The Commute” (short story) – Alternate Hilarities: Weirder Science anthology (September 2015)
“The Graduation Gift” (flash) – Every Day Fiction (2 August 2015)
“New Bride” (drabble) – The Were-Traveler – Issue 17 (28 June 2015) – READ IT HERE!
“Hosting Happy Hoarders” (short story) – The Dragon’s Hoard anthology (June 2015)
“Rover” (short story) – A Robot, a Cyborg and a Martian Walk into a Space Bar anthology (January 2015)
“Early Retirement” (short story) – Ficta Fabula (Summer 2014) *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 HOWARD O’HAGAN SHORT STORY AWARD (ALBERTA LITERARY AWARDS)
“Soundtrack” (short story) – Ficta Fabula (Winter 2013)
“The Outrider Gets His Man” (short story) – Ficta Fabula (Summer 2013)
“The Road to Twisted Spruce Lake” (short story) – Ficta Fabula (Summer 2013)
“Wake” (short story) – Different Dragons anthology (April 2013)
“…If You Were the Last Man on Earth” (short story) – Universe Horribilis anthology (March 2013)
“Johnny Cache Steps Out” (short story) – Time Traveling Coffers anthology (October 2012)
“No Man is an Island” (flash) – microhorror.com (December 2011)

Poetry

“Kintsugi 1: The Broken Bowl” – Rat’s Ass Review (23 July 2016)

For Children

“Eyes on the Skies for Dragonflies” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids Volume 9 (2021)
“Mosses and Liverworts and Lichens – Oh My!” – The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids Volume 8 (2019)
“Pet Horoscope: Warthog” – Bazoof! (Fall Fun 2015)
“Feet Up Chronicles: Parents: The Gift that Keeps on Giving” – Zamoof! (Spring Flinger 2015)
“Pet Horoscope: Ostrich” – Zamoof! (Winter 2014)
“Don’t Do This At Home, Kids!” – Zamoof! (Spring 2014)
“Sticking It Out to the End” – Zamoof! (Spring 2014)
“In the Watering Can” (poetry) – Crow Toes Quarterly (Issue 16, December 2010)

E-books

On the Go Gluten Free Snacks – self-published (6 July 2016)

Book Reviews

“Book Review: Selling the Dream: How Hockey Parents and Their Kids are Paying the Price for Our National Obsession by Ken Campbell and Jim Parcels” – Minor Hockey Life (February 2014) – READ IT HERE!
“Book Review: Fighting the Good Fight by Adam Proteau” – Minor Hockey Life (December 2011)

Miscellany

“Sweet Tooth” – Curious the Tourist Guide (December 2013)
“The Blanket” – Curious the Tourist Guide (October 2013)
“Consulting” – GreenPrints (Autumn 2013)

Recipes

“Roasted Pumpkin, Carrot, and Turmeric Soup” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – 28 September 2018
“Acorn Squash, Parsnip, and Apple Soup” – Farmers’ Almanac (website) – 28 September 2018
“Slow Cooker Beef Cabbage Soup” – Capper’s Farmer (Guide to Slow Cooking) 2016