Growing Perennials
Perennials give structure to a flower garden and never cease to fascinate they wake up in spring from a long winter’s nap. Each perennial offers colour and texture in their season of bloom – delve in and see what splendid choices we have for our zone 3 and 4 gardens.
How to Grow Lavender
Grow Luscious Lavender with These Tips! Lavender, that romantically fragrant flowering plant from the Mediterranean region, is an herb for every gardener’s collection. If you’re looking
Home Garden Irrigation Options
Are you looking into home garden irrigation options? It can be difficult to know what watering method is best to help your garden thrive. Home
When to Start Seeds Indoors
Indoor Seeding Dates for Vegetables and Annual Flowers Growing a garden is a beautiful way to connect with nature and can be a great source
Seed Germination Testing Methods
How to Perform a Seed Germination Test and Analyze the Results Planting a garden, whether it’s flowers, vegetables, or both, is a rewarding experience, but
How to Safeguard Your Perennials from Unpredictable Winter Temperature Swings
Avoiding Winter Thaw Worries Gardening is a four-season endeavour. For us in the north, it’s usually a quiet time, but we still need to watch
How to Store Seeds
Are you a seed collector? I am. I have a way of amassing an impressive collection of seeds that I purchase each spring, plus I
How to Put Away for Hoses and Rain Barrels in the Fall
Ice is a Threat to Watering Systems Gardens in plant growing zones 5 and under face annual winter freezing temperatures that can damage watering systems.
How to Divide Perennials Successfully
When to Divide Perennials Perennials can be divided any time during the growing season. Each portion of the growing season, whether it is spring, summer,
How to Deadhead Hostas
Hostas are Great Shade Perennials Hostas are famous for adding colour and texture to shade gardens with their jaw-dropping foliage. Hostas with chartreuse foliage in
How to Successfully Move a Perennial
Fall is a Great Time to Move Perennials Perennials can be moved anytime during the growing season, but the advantage of moving perennials during the Fall
How to Prepare a Great Planting Hole
Most people look at Fall as the last gardening season of the year, but I think of Fall as the first, because really, everything you
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Follow the simply and helpful tips on how to prepare your garden for winter to ensure your food and flowers grow easily next spring!
