“May, the month of sunshine, blooming flowers and endless possibilities” – Unknown
Spring is finally here!! Maybe it’s because I’m older, but winter in Saskatoon seemed particularly long this year. When May arrives I feel a sudden urgency to get everything garden related done at once. It’s a good feeling but it’s always best to have a to-do list to keep you on track. You will feel great satisfaction when you cross each item off the list...
The month of April in Canada means the celebration of Easter and the beginning of spring. Dormant plant buds begin to show signs of life and early spring flowering bulbs push through whatever snow remains. We all begin to feel just that much lighter, brighter and anxious to get outdoors...
Welcome March 2025!This is the month when starting seeds indoors kicks into high gear for gardeners in Zone 3.Everyone is feeling the promise of spring arriving just a month away...
For most Canadians, Valentine’s Day falls in one of the coldest months of the year!On a positive note, the days are getting longer!A visit to a garden centre on a winter day lifts your spirits and provides you with an opportunity to choose a flowering gift plant or two for that special someone and even one or two for you...
Hello fellow gardeners and Happy New Year!If you are anything like me, you are in full research mode, finding out what’s new in the plant world and planning Garden 2025!
There are so many plant propagators and research scientists in North America (and throughout the world really) –way too many to list right now - that devote their work time to coming up with new plants that are exceptionally hardy...
Add some “wow” to winter 2025 and perk up your tropical plant collection with a few Scindapsus!
The Scindapsus genus of plants are slow growing epiphytic, climbing vines. They are found in the tropical rainforests of South East Asia, climbing tree trunks with the help of their aerial roots...
Choosing a poinsettia to put on display in your home this Christmas can be a daunting task. As plant people, we sometimes forget that many customers are new to the Christmas holiday plant world and need a bit of direction. Here are a few tips to make this ‘job’ merry, bright and bit less stressful!
When I think of pumpkins, I immediately think of Hallowe’en, but they are also used for making pies, and many more delicious fall recipes. For both purposes, the pumpkins should be ripe and properly cured...
September in Saskatchewan is a beautiful time of year. There are warm, sunny, cool days that bring beautiful fall leaf colors to our deciduous trees and shrubs. There are so many areas of Saskatchewan that provide us with outstanding fall color – one of them being Valley Road near Saskatoon that takes you to Floral Acres Garden Centre. Valley Road is only part of the South Saskatchewan River Valley fall tour that features beautiful trees and landsapes.
Many people view the month of August as the doorway that opens up into fall. Some even call it summer’s last stand. In the month of August (and in the past few years -September), there is still a lot of summer left to enjoy! And best of all, August is a time of harvest – vegetables, fruits, herbs, and cut flowers.
“Gardeners spend all day in their beds.” (Anonymous) While we all can appreciate the humor in this quote, in reality any gardener I know would say “Fat chance of that happening!” They will tell you some of their best work in the garden gets done in the early quiet of a summer morning...
