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 Master Your Shade Garden: A Complete Guide to Growing Annuals and Perennials in the Shade
Shady places are a gift on hot summer days. We gravitate to their shady, calm oases as they offer refuge from the heat, but some
The Best Smelling Flowers to Grow in Your Garden
Flowers have always been a part of the human experience that makes the heart, mind, and soul feel better. And fragrant flowers take that sensory
How To Plan & Design a Garden in 4 Simple Steps
Planning and designing a garden can be a difficult task. You need to know where in your yard there is more or less sun, protection
What is the Best Way to Fertilize Plants?
I’d like you to meet my favourite plant fertilizer. We used it in our greenhouse system when I was the perennial grower at my family
Three Versatile Fall Garden Cleanup Strategies [with checklist]
Autumn is an excellent time to reflect on your garden’s successes and challenges and to begin getting ready for winter. Good fall clean-up gives a
The Best Secrets to Making Garden Fresh Cut Flowers Last
One of the best parts of summer gardening is cutting fresh flowers to surround our indoor living spaces with bright colours and beautiful smells. Cut flowers
What is Mulch? Making Gardening Magic with Mulch
Ever wondered what one of the golden tickets is to decrease your gardening workload and be great for your garden at the same time? Using
5+ Ways to Create A Thriving and Pollinator-Safe Garden
Pollinators, and how to attract and care for them, are hot gardening topics today. Huddle in with me and let’s talk about pollinators, the best
How to Grow Martha Washington Geraniums
Learning how to grow geraniums, and how to grow Martha Washington Geraniums in particular, is a great way to add some beautiful flowers to your
How to Understand Fertilizer Labels
If you’ve ever wanted to pull your hair out standing in front of fertilizer on a store shelf, I get it because understanding fertilizer numbers
The Ultimate Guide to Growing Geraniums
How to Nurture Vibrant Geraniums in Canadian Gardens Geraniums (Pelargonium spp.) are cherished for their colourful blooms, lush foliage, and remarkable adaptability. Many gardeners in