Why is Prince Edward Island called the Garden of the Gulf?

Prince Edward Island is known as the "Garden of the Gulf" due to its location within the Gulf of St. Lawrence and its exceptionally fertile red soil.1

This nickname highlights the island's agricultural productivity, which is also reflected in its other common monikers, such as the "Million-Acre Farm" and "Spud Island," the latter of which refers to the province's significant potato production.1