Clematis, classified by pruning group
It’s not always easy to demystify clematis pruning. Here’s a short list of clematis cultivars, as according to their pruningContinue Reading
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Ah, poor barberry! Always in the spotlight! After an initial ban in Canada and a very glorious comeback, it’s onceContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Brown Leave Tips, Unexpected Blooms, and Hidden Scents
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Fabulous Flowers Magazine: BAnQ’s Gardening Book of the Month
You can borrow this e-book from Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ). Subscription is required and is free. FabulousContinue Reading
Oh, How the Snow Has Fallen!
With heavy snowfall and an impressive accumulation of that cold, white stuff blanketing our yards, many gardeners are no doubtContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in April?
Okay! Enough messing around! Don’t worry, it’s just your garden speaking! Things are really starting to buzz around here! There’sContinue Reading
Building a Resilient Garden
Every year, new buzzwords pop up everywhere! They’re sprinkled into conversations, they flood social media, and they’re the subject ofContinue Reading