Dogwoods When we mention dogwoods, most folks think of our provincial flower that comes from the native dogwood, ‘Cornus nuttallii’ or the beautiful pink ‘floridas’. Actually, the dogwood family is large and quite diverse. ‘Cornus’ is the...
How to Grow Strawberries It’s hard to imagine a summer garden without the mouth-watering flavour of strawberries, and the good news is, if planted now, you will have some to enjoy from your own garden this year! Growing Healthy Berries Many strawberries are hardy...
January Winter Damage Dealing with Winter Damage, Q & A First step, carefully assess the damage. Second step, look for the wisest solution. Yes this winter is a tough one but trees, shrubs, and plants have a remarkable way of bouncing back, especially if we give...
Gifts for the Gardener (or Gardener at Heart) 2021! When it comes to gift giving, they say it’s the thought that counts and it’s true! Should you be stuck for ideas, however, we are happy to offer you several. No matter what kind of gardener is on your list, from ‘The...
DIY Winter Greens Baskets Hanging baskets in winter? You bet! The trend of winter greens hanging baskets has certainly taken off, so hopefully you’ve saved your scruffy, tired-looking moss hanging baskets from summer, because they’re the perfect canvas for gorgeous...
