Do you have a lot of shade in your garden? These six hearty perennials thrive in the shade, making them the perfect additions to your gorgeous garden. Hosta Do you want to plant a garden in the shade? Hostas are your heroes! It is best to plant this shade perennial in the late summer… Read more »
By Albert Mondor, horticulturist and biologist This summer, why not grow blueberries and raspberries on your patio? Growing small fruits in containers is easy and within anybody’s reach. Here are a few small but very productive fruit shrubs that are sure to add colour and taste to your desserts and snacks! Black chokeberry ‘Viking’… Read more »
Dreaming of a green lawn? Creating that golf course quality lawn – deep green, lush, weed-free – can be a real challenge. We used to have this image of the picture-perfect lawn that involved weekly care that took hours of time. Nowadays, our busy schedules mean we have less time to devote to maintenance and… Read more »
Tomatoes are the most popular garden vegetable in Canada by far. They are easy to grow just about anywhere there is heat and sun. There is a huge variety of tomatoes to choose from, in colours ranging from white, yellow, orange, red, green and purple. I grow over 200 tomatoes and 20 different varieties… Read more »
Hanging baskets are a pleasing addition to any house, apartment, condominium, or business, offering life, colour, and vitality no matter where you place them. If you lack the space for a garden or have physical limitations, hanging baskets can also be a wonderful way to still experience the beauty and tranquility flowers provide. You can… Read more »
Looking to cultivate some perennials in your sunny garden? Here are six easy to grow perennial flowers perfect for you! Purple Coneflower Purple coneflowers, also referred to as Echinacea, are one of the perfect perennials for sunny areas. Once you have your seeds, loosen your soil with a tiller or other gardening tool, going roughly… Read more »
Interested in becoming a gardener? Congratulations on choosing a hobby that not only benefits the planet, but can also be deeply fulfilling on a personal level. No matter the pastime or work responsibility, both hobbyists and professionals have tools they use on a regular basis. Here is a list of tools new gardeners should… Read more »
When you are planting your garden, one of the first orders of business is to choose what you are going to include. Will you plant flowers? Will you plant herbs? What about fruits and vegetables? Beyond those categories, you should also consider which of them work well together and which do not. For instance,… Read more »
If you live in the country, you likely have lots of space to grow a gorgeous garden full of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. You may even choose to grow herbs, like basil or chives. However, what if you do not have the space? If you are living in a more populated area, are renting… Read more »
Butterflies are beautiful, there is no doubt about it. From Monarchs with their orange and black colouring to the Spring Azure in a gorgeous shade of blue, butterflies come in a variety of colours, wing shapes, and sizes. In addition to their visual beauty, butterflies can also be beneficial to your garden in other… Read more »
Bees are a gardener’s best friend. Not only do they make our flowers bloom, but we also rely on bees to help us grow all sorts of food and plant products—everything from fruits and vegetables to dyes, medicines, and fibers. Bees are an indispensable natural resource, but habitat loss, pests and disease, pesticides, and… Read more »
The trend in growing edibles has been very popular. More people are choosing to dedicate their outdoor spaces, or significant portions of it, to edible gardening. Growing edibles is incredibly rewarding (and tasty) but can still present challenges. Many edibles can be prone to leaf disease and insects. The best way to prevent or… Read more »
