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.

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

Spring Garden Cleanup that Protects Pollinators
Isn’t the warm weather lovely?!?! As spring settles in, the pull to get into our gardens is powerful. Previously, it was thought that the earlier

10+ Amazing Annual and Perennial Flowers to Grow in Full Sun
Fun in the sun! When you think of a sunny yard, what comes to mind? A bright and sunny flower garden always seems to be

The Best Time to Prune Trees
One of the most frequently asked gardening questions is when the best time is to prune trees. I hear it on gardening talk radio, it

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
Growing fragrant flowers can be difficult as you want to grow the best smelling flowers for your garden that are complementary. Flowers have always been

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

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