Growing Together: Understanding fertilizers — what does it all mean?
Now that spring is here, and the plants are beginning to send out new growth, it is a good idea to start thinking about applying fertilizers. But what kind of fertilizer do you
Now that spring is here, and the plants are beginning to send out new growth, it is a good idea to start thinking about applying fertilizers. But what kind of fertilizer do you
What would spring be without seeing the first of the magnolias bursting forth into bloom? The magnolia tree has captivated imaginations across time and cultures with its beautiful, large waxy leaves and plush
This past Sunday I spotted the first ones of the season … that’s right: the first dandelions of the year. I know most of us dread to see them coming up in our
How may of you just can’t wait to get out in your garden every spring and prune your roses? It probably isn’t on the top of your list of things to do. Knowing
In last week’s article, I explained why it is that we prune deciduous shrubs from late winter to early spring, which I have summarized in the next paragraph. In this week’s article, I
Even though it doesn’t seem like we have had much winter yet, spring is definitely here — or at least, that is what a robin told me. One of the first tasks in
Well, once again that furry, little, loveable groundhog – Wiarton Willie – seems to have accurately predicted the coming of an early spring (although, as I write this, there is a light snow
If you know me at all, you know that I am plant-obsessed. I love all the many details of a plant: its flowers, the texture of the leaves and its branching habit. I
If you follow any of the garden blogs or still like leafing through magazines, you will most likely have noticed over the past few years that raised vegetable gardens have made a comeback.
Are you planning on putting your house up for sale this coming year? Of course, you will want to get top dollar for your home. The question that is often asked is if
Have you ever wondered if there is a better substitute for our lawns? When you think about it, our lawns are one of the highest maintenance parts of our gardens. From fertilizing, watering,
As we wait for spring to arrive — and for the time to get back out into our gardens — we can get our plant fixes by tending to our indoor plants. Winter
There is something magical about trees. Trees have long been used as symbols in many cultures and religions. For some, they are a symbol of life, growth, and flourishing. They can represent the
Are you wanting to make some changes in your garden this year? Is there something that you have always dreamed of adding to your yard? Winter is a great time to be planning
There is one thing that you can always count on in the world of horticulture – there is always more to learn about. I am always fascinated to learn the details of what
In last week’s article, I wrote about a few of the gardening trends for 2024. They all had to do more with environmentally friendly practices such as planting native species, attracting pollinators, sustainable
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year and all the best of things to come in 2024.  Looking forward to the coming year, I
Now that our gardens are all cleaned up for the winter and things are tucked away, what is left in your garden for you to enjoy during the winter? Does it look like a
With the end of another year coming quickly upon us, many of us are likely reflecting on the happenings of the last 12 months. Even when it comes to the world of gardening,
Decorating with live Christmas greenery has long been a tradition cherished by families around the globe. There is nothing like the fragrance of freshly cut evergreen boughs as you enter a home at
There are many gardening chores to be done before winter sets in, and hopefully you have been checking some of those jobs off your list over the last few weeks. In my neighbourhood,
Can you imagine what it must be like to be a bird braving a cold Canadian winter? It always amazes me how anything so small can survive such conditions. I know that on
How did it get to be November? Most the leaves are off the trees. It is now dark by 5 o’clock. Before you know it, the snow will be here. There, I said
Sometimes, too much information can just make things more confusing. It can leave you wondering: which way is the right or the best way? How can two opposing opinions both be right? Over
I think that I have probably said it before, but I just love autumn! I love when all of the plants start to show off their gorgeous leaf colours and try to outshine
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