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.
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
4+ Great Fall Blooming Perennial Flowers for the Prairies
As August winds down and autumn shows its colours, know that some of the best of gardening is here! Fall blooming perennials extend the joy
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
Everything You Need to Grow Great Tulips
In this blog, I will discuss Tulip blossom times, Tulip flower characteristics, the best time to plant Tulip bulbs, how to plant Tulip bulbs, spring
The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bulbs in Canada
As difficult as it is to think about, autumn is creeping up on us and the cooling weather of September and October is a perfect
The Best Secrets to Making 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
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
How to Grow Great Lilacs in Zone 3: Fragrance, Beauty & So Much More
Lilacs are wonderful shrubs for our Zone 3 Canadian prairies. Each spring their fragrant blossoms grace our landscapes and table tops as we celebrate the
How to Get Rid of Delphinium Worms
Delphinium worms start showing up in gardens across our region at the end of May and the beginning of June. Once these larvae get going,
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 what is a
A Step by Step Guide on How to Plant Clematis
Clematis are beautiful perennial vines but they can be a little tricky to grow here in Alberta. Knowing how to plant Clematis so they will
How to Care for and Prune Clematis
Clematis are called the “Queen of all Vines” for good reason. Their show stopping flowers are the glory of a sunny perennial garden. However, as
