Many fruit crops introduced to northern Manitoba by gardeners can survive and produce fruit. The major challenges in growing introduced fruit are extreme weather and a short growing season. Success at gardening in northern regions has more to do with choosing the best locations, keeping soils fertile and well-watered, using hardy plant stock and investing the time and effort to nurture and protect crops as they grow. Protecting plants from damage by animals, ranging from deer, rabbits or mice to domestic animals like dogs, is essential. Read More…
February 2007
The Government of Manitoba