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.
The Complete Guide to Raised Bed Gardening
Raised bed gardening is a fantastic way to improve your gardening success, especially in colder Zone 3 and 4 climates like Alberta. I have put
11+ Practical Tips for Starting Plants from Seed
How do you start plants from seed? I am in awe of how plants unfold from seed to maturity. I like to say it’s magical,
Strategies for Dealing with Black Knot Fungus
Have you ever gone for a winter walk only to look up into a tree to see the UGLIEST, black knobby growths on its branches
What are Plant Hardiness Zones & How do They Work?
Plant hardiness zones are a powerful tool for professional and home gardeners. I always use them to help guide perennial plant choices for my garden.
How to Grow Daffodils
Daffodils are one of those quintessential spring flowers that ring in the spring. Once you learn how to grow daffodils, you’re almost guaranteed a beautiful
A Step by Step Guide to Successfully Moving Perennials
If you’ve ever planted perennials, you will eventually need to move one because gardens and perennials change as growing seasons come and go, so I’ve
When is the Best Time to Move Perennials?
Gardens are never exactly the same from one year to the next. And sometimes perennials need to be moved around in response to those changes.
15 Tough Zone 3-4 Perennials for Hot, Dry Weather
Summer heat and resulting drought can be brutal on plants. In this post, I will outline some of the best and toughest perennial kids on
The Best Annual & Perennial Flowers for Your Zone 3-4 Pollinator Garden [+Free Pollinator Reference Chart]
Supporting pollinators and developing pollinator gardens has become a passion for gardeners at home and at the community level. Do you ever wonder which flowers
6 Ways to Care for your Garden in Hot, Dry Weather
Summer weather can be unpredictable and hot, dry weather can take a toll on a garden. How can you help your plants beat the heat?
Eight Reasons Why Peonies Won’t Bloom
Peonies are a northern perennial gardener’s standby. They are tough, hardy, drought-tolerant, and not to mention outstandingly beautiful on the plant and as fresh cut
When and How to Plant a Tree
I would like to thank Jordan from Sunstar Nurseries Ltd. for his collaboration and expertise in putting this blog together. People often ask when the
