There are over 45 species of Phalaenopsis orchids (a.k.a moth orchids) and they are the most popular orchid in the world. Popular due to their ea...

My favorite part of the Christmas season is the festive meal with family and friends on Christmas day. Especially the turkey! I am betting that a...

With Christmas on the way it is always great to get ahead of the game and create outdoor decorations while the weather is decent. It gets the hol...

Saving seeds for next year’s garden is fun and rewarding.  Seeds can be saved from annuals, perennials and vegetables. It is so worthwhile to gat...

  The single most important thing you can add to your garden is your own homemade nutrient rich compost.  Great soil equals a great garden!  Com...

Stevia rebaudiana is an annual herb whose leaves can be used fresh or dried for sweetening tea, coffee, juices and on cereals as a sugar substitu...

Many gardeners are discovering the value of using coir instead of peat moss when amending their garden soil for the upcoming spring planting sea...

One of the many gifts of spring are the early flowering plants such as tulips, daffodils and crocus. Another one of those tough beautiful bloomer...

 Does walking into a garden centre sometimes feel like you have crossed over into a foreign land with a strange language all its own?  As garden ...

  Decorating your fresh cut or artificial Christmas tree is always an enjoyable experience. If you have been planning ahead you have probably dec...

With Christmas 2021 fast approaching it’s time to plant an Amaryllis for a gorgeous seasonal display that can last for weeks.  If you are new to ...

In the past few years, foliage plants have become quite popular.  There is a renewed interest in the beauty of different textures, shapes, and co...