Growing Annuals
Annual flowers are delightful! They bring constant colour to the garden with their bright and dramatic hues as perennials fade in and out in their season of bloom. Join in and explore the many kinds of annual flowers available to us in our growing zone and how to grow them well.
How to Select the Ideal Geranium for Your Garden [+ Geranium Reference Chart]
If you’re looking for vibrant colour and reliable performance for your prairie garden in zones 3 or 4, Geraniums are an outstanding choice. Their resilience
Jump-Start Your Dahlia Season: Tips for Planting Dahlia Tubers in Zone 3-4 Gardens
For gardeners in the brisk climates of plant zones 3 and 4, growing Dahlias can feel like a race against the calendar. The short growing
How to Prepare and Store Dahlia Tubers Over Winter for a Flourishing Spring
Dahlias are the dazzling showstoppers of mid to late summer gardens, rewarding us with vibrant blooms in every imaginable colour and shape. But here’s the
The Plant Benefits of Mycorrhizal Fungus
How to Use Mycorrhizal Fungus in Your Home Garden Sharon has participated in weekly radio chats for over 10 years to share simple and practical
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Flower Containers
Flower containers are a great way to add colour and life to any outdoor space. Whether you have a small balcony or a large patio,
Complete Guide to Creating Show-Stopping Annual Flower Containers
Looking to brighten up your space with stunning annual flower containers? Creating great planters involves combining container choices, soil quality, and plant quality with design,
Gardening in the Wind: 15+ Wind-Resistant Annual Plants
Resilient Plant Options for Windy Areas Gardening in windy areas presents a unique set of challenges that can test the resolve of even the most
Gardening in the Wind: How to Select and Care for Plants in Windy Locations
Gardeners often face environmental influences that affect the growth and health of their garden plants. It can be difficult to know what the plant or
From Drab to Fab: 7 Simple Steps to Your Garden Makeover
Is your garden space weary and needing a glow-up? Imagine the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with transforming it into a beautiful, thriving
How to Get Rid of Aphids in Your Garden
Aphids and summer go hand in hand, and they can be particularly bad when a wet spring is followed up by a hot, dry summer.
How to Water Your Garden During Wet Weather
Each growing season has its own personality, some can be really wet, and managing garden watering can be a little tricky when the rain lasts
Fall Mums 101: Your Complete Guide to Selecting and Caring for Fall Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are the superstars of the fall season here on the Canadian prairies. As autumn leaves turn and the air cools, there’s no better way
