The Curious Gardener

The Curious Gardener

1 season | 0 episodes

The Curious Gardener is a series about gardening "North of 60". The Curious Gardener (Arlin McFarlane) visits backyard gardens, farms and organic growing operations in central Yukon to discover tips and techniques to make the best of the short northern growing season.

Episode 1 | Seeding

Episode 1 | Seeding

The Curious Gardener visits Susan Ross at Lendrum Ross Farm in Lake Laberge, Yukon to learn how she starts her seedlings in preparation for the northern growing season.

Episode 2 | Chickens

Episode 2 | Chickens

The Curious Gardener visits Katherine Alexander in Marsh Lake, Yukon to learn about keeping backyard chickens.

Episode 3 | Greenhouse

Episode 3 | Greenhouse

The Curious Gardener visits Simone Rudge at the Yukon College to learn about their four season experimental greenhouse.

Episode 4 | Transplanting

Episode 4 | Transplanting

The Curious Gardener visits Susan Ross at Lendrum Ross Farm in Lake Laberge, Yukon to learn how she transplants her seedlings in preparation for the growing season.

Episode 5 | Bees

Episode 5 | Bees

The Curious Gardener visits Sue Moody in Marsh Lake, Yukon to learn about keeping bees in the North.

Episode 6 | Compost

Episode 6 | Compost

The Curious Gardener visits Brian Lendrum at Lendrum Ross Farms in Lake Laberge, Yukon to learn about creating backyard compost.

Episode 7 | Companion Planting

Episode 7 | Companion Planting

The Curious Gardener visits Scott Snyder at Anarchy Farms to learn about companion planting with flowers.

Episode 8 | Pallet Gardens

Episode 8 | Pallet Gardens

The Curious Gardener visits Kyle Taylor at Wheaton River Gardens to learn about keeping Pallet Gardens in the North.

Episode 9 | Living Mulch

Episode 9 | Living Mulch

The Curious Gardener learns about the benefits of using Living Mulch with Bart Bounds at Elemental Farm.

Episode 10 | Growing and Heating with Compost

Episode 10 | Growing and Heating with Compost

The Curious Gardener helps Shelia Alexandrovich build her fall compost...in her greenhouse.

Episode 11 | Pollinating

Episode 11 | Pollinating

The Curious Gardener visits Enrica Nadalini's lush greenhouse to talk about pollinating zucchini, squash and cucumbers.

Episode 12 | Peas

Episode 12 | Peas

This episode is all about the cold loving pea plant!

Episode 13 | Tomatillos

Episode 13 | Tomatillos

This episode is all about Tomatillos! Yes, they do grow here!

Episode 14 | Extending the Growing Season

Episode 14 | Extending the Growing Season

The Curious Gardener visits Bart Bounds at Elemental Farm to learn about extending the short northern growing season.

Episode 15 | Saving Seeds

Episode 15 | Saving Seeds

The Curious Gardener visits Barbara Drury at Circle D Ranch to talk about saving seeds.

Episode 16 | Soil and the Sub Arctic Garden

Episode 16 | Soil and the Sub Arctic Garden

The Curious Gardener visits Heidi Marion to learn about sub-arctic soil and how to prep for winter.

Funding for Available Light on Demand provided by

Canada Council for the ArtsGovernment of Yukon

A partnership of

Yukon Film SocietyKIAC