How Do Plants Know It’s Spring (While We’re Still Being Fooled!)
Ah, springtime in Canada! That time of year when the weather goes up and down: 20 °C (68?) for threeContinue Reading
Category: Weather
Surprise! Snow Can Melt Without Your Help
I have just returned from my daily walk, which is normally a pleasant activity… except at this time of yearContinue Reading
The Gardener and El Niño
Back with you in February after a short break. Did you get bored? I was! I’ve gone ahead and concoctedContinue Reading
To Plant or Not to Plant, That Is the Question!
It’s curious to note that many gardeners in our region believe that the date from which we can safely plantContinue Reading
What Does a Mild January Mean for Our Plants?
It’s not the first time we’ve had a mild January in the region. I remember planting tulip and narcissus bulbsContinue Reading
Does a Cold, Rainy June Mean a Cold, Rainy Summer?
A common belief suggests that the month of June determines the weather for the rest of the summer. Is thereContinue Reading
How to Garden Successfully at High Altitudes
Gardening at altitude: it’s a challenge, but still quite doable. Photo: alikskr@gmail.com, depositphotoss By Laurie Fourniaudou Between 2,000 and 5,000Continue Reading
When a Tree is Struck by Lightning
By Larry Hodgson Lightning often strikes the highest object of a given sector … and that is frequently a tree.Continue Reading