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.
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 perennials gardening has arrived! Fall blooming perennials extend the
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
Tulips have a special place in the spring garden as they herald the coming of a new growing season. Let’s talk about Tulips. This blog
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