Fall is approaching with all its seasonal beauty, cool temperatures and Thanksgiving and Hallowe’en right around the corner. Once more, school and university have begun with fall courses becoming available on every topic we can think of – especially gardening!
As all gardener’s know, August is a busy time in the garden. Annuals and perennials are in full flower display and vegetable gardens are bursting at the seams with goodness. There is no end to the work that has to be done; pickling, canning, freezing, jam and jelly making...
For as long as I can remember, gardeners have been at odds regarding the use of organic versus synthetic (inorganic) fertilizers.As a gardener, of course the choice is yours alone.Both provide NPK but differ in their structure, use and impact on the soil and plants.I like to use both; organic such as compost in vegetable, herb and perennial beds and a mix...
‘In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes and every sunset is different.’John Steinbeck.
Don’t you wish every month was June?It’s a month of new beginnings; new projects, new gardens, new plants. It is also the beginning of summer. The Summer Solstice is celebrated on June 20, 2025 and is the longest day of the year. Here are some important garden tasks, tips and information for the month of June!
“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!
