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...

Terrestrial cacti are epiphytes that grow in trees, other plants and on rocks in sub-tropical and tropical areas of the world.  For the purposes ...

When you visit a garden centre you no doubt have seen houseplants called Bromeliads.  I am like many of you in that I often shied away from buyin...

Right now your garden is looking its best and what better way to preserve your flowers, herbs and leaves than pressing them in a book or a wooden ...

Creating your own planters is a fun and rewarding DIY project! The plant colors and combinations are endless. Creating your own planters is a fun ...

During the February 2021 deep freeze I continue to think positively by looking forward to summer and barbecue season!  In this DIY second blog for...