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3 Cactus Plants That Will Survive The Winter

By Albert Mondor, horticulturist and biologist Perennial cactuses that withstand our harsh winters? Yes, they exist! Of the four cactus species that grow in the wild...

Tips For Growing Vegetables On Your Roof by Albert Mondor

With 85% of Canadians living in an urban environment, large lots are increasingly rare and space is becoming very limited in cities. Practicing horticulture in...

10 Common Lawn and Garden Woes of Summer

Canadians spend so much of the year dealing with freezing and inclement weather that we all long for summer. However, when it finally arrives, the...

How to plant perennials

Perennials are beautiful, hardy plants that come back year after year. Some of the gardener’s most beloved plants — like hostas, clematis, and peonies —...

How to Gain Backyard Design Inspiration

Most everyone has their own sense of design for their home and property. However, sometimes the specifics of that vision can be daunting and/or not...

8 Most Popular Types of Christmas Tree in Canada

It’s a cherished Canadian tradition: braving the crisp December air to bring home a fresh-cut Christmas tree. Artificial trees may win out for convenience, but...

Holiday Gift Guide – 5 Things To Buy For The Gardener In Your Life

As the holiday season approaches, we spend a lot of our time trying to figure out what to buy for the people in our lives....

How to mow a lawn for best results

The sound of a lawn mower in summer is ubiquitous. We all have our routine for when the grass gets tall. But there are some...

Grow a smoothie garden by Albert Mondor

Do you like smoothies? You want to know how to grow some of the plants you use to make them? It couldn't be more simple!...

Seed Starting – Get Kids Growing by Mark Cullen

Enjoying a great looking garden this summer requires that you either start your own seeds in late winter/early spring or purchase transplants from a garden...