2023: Year of the Spirea
There is so much to celebrate about spirea. These durable, easy-to-grow shrubs have dominated many regions of the United StatesContinue Reading
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There is so much to celebrate about spirea. These durable, easy-to-grow shrubs have dominated many regions of the United StatesContinue Reading
Who doesn’t love a mass of bright yellow flowers that are humming with pollinators in the summer garden? It’s noContinue Reading
Celosia is a unique annual for the garden with its brightly colored flowers and textures that beg to be touched. WonderingContinue Reading
Characterized by their bilateral symmetric flowers and upward-facing blooms, orchids are a beautiful and mysterious species. Overview and History Orchidaceae, theContinue Reading
Phlox is a wide-ranging North American native perennial and a common fixture in woodland, prairie, and meadow landscapes. Every year,Continue Reading
Verbena can rock any spot in the garden during the hottest days of summer! From the National Garden Bureau EveryContinue Reading
Discover why these classic summer-blooming bulbs are making such a huge comeback. From the National Garden Bureau with addedContinue Reading
Canadian gardeners, this is the Year of the Garden 2022 throughout Canada and you’re invited to participate in many, many ways.Continue Reading
Lilacs are among the most carefree spring-flowering, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrubs (or small trees), well loved for their toughness, reliability, andContinue Reading
Inviting all Canadians to plant something red to express their Canadian garden pride and join the Year of the GardenContinue Reading
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