Minter Country Garden Blog

Watering During Hot Spells

Watering During Hot Spells

Watering is an art, and when done well, will help plants thrive and at the same time will preserve this precious resource.

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

Dormant season is indeed ‘pruning season’ but summer pruning, sometimes called ‘pinching’, can help improve a tree’s overall health and vigour.

Pumpkins!

Pumpkins!

Pumpkins are often a child's first introduction to horticulture—and what an interesting and rewarding plant it is to learn from! A single seed will grow into a sprawling plant, filled with bright blooms visited by bees, and ultimately producing multiple plump fruits...

Dogwoods

Dogwoods

Dogwoods are now coming into bloom so take special note of the many varieties, and perhaps find a home for at least one of them in your landscape.

How to Grow Strawberries

How to Grow Strawberries

Late March and April are a great time to begin planting, so find a spot in your garden and enjoy some wonderful strawberry flavour this year, and for years to come!

Success with Seeds

Success with Seeds

Need a refresher before seed-starting season? Our ‘Success with Seeds’ blog covers the basics of getting plants started from scratch!

Sustainability in the Garden

Sustainability in the Garden

We can practice sustainability in many ways in our day-to-day lives, but in the garden, our actions create stronger, healthier, and more beautiful gardens for the current season and years to come.