Posts: Spring

Lance-Leaved Figwort

Lance-Leaved Figwort

Lance-Leaved Figwort (Scrophularia lanceolata), and figworts in general, offer a substantial quantity of nectar, notably attracting bumblebees and bees but also butterflies and other insects, as well as birds such as the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Theย Lance-leaved Figwort, a herbaceous plant native to North America, is regarded a pollinator magnet and a must for pollinator gardens.. Their…

Caring for a Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

Caring for a Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago)

Caring for a Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) in Lethbridge, Alberta, requires attention to the plant’s preferences and the unique climate of the area. Nannyberry is a hardy native shrub, often used in landscaping for its attractive berries and fall color. This guide is based on firsthand experience from theย Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardenย inย Lethbridge, Albertaโ€”a city located inย hardiness…

Caring for a Globe Caragana (Caragana arborescens)ย 

Caring for a Globe Caragana (Caragana arborescens)ย 

If you’re looking for a tough, low-maintenance shrub that can handle unpredictable weather, Globe Caragana (Caragana arborescens) is a great choice. Globe Caragana is a compact, ornamental evergreen that can tolerate cold winters, dry summers, and a variety of soil typesโ€”making it an excellent addition to your yard. Hereโ€™s how to keep your Next Spruce…

Caring for a Preston Lilac (Syringa x prestoniae)

Caring for a Preston Lilac (Syringa x prestoniae)

Successfully growing aย Preston Lilacย requires thoughtful consideration of your local climate and soil conditions. This guide is based on firsthand experience from theย Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardenย inย Lethbridge, Albertaโ€”a city located inย hardiness zone 4B, where winters are cold, and the climate is relatively dry. You can also see Preston Lilac by visiting Nikka Yuko. Planting Location: Full Sun:…

ย Veronica liwenensis is a Worthy Ground Cover

ย Veronica liwenensis is a Worthy Ground Cover

Veronica liwanensis was recognized as the Plant of the Month for February 2025 by the Ottawa Valley Rock Garden and Horticultural Society. Over the past four years, I have cultivated this plant in various locations within my yard, primarily in full sunlight. Some specimens thrive in a relatively dry garden, while others have spread and are…

How To Grow Forget-Me-Not Flower

How To Grow Forget-Me-Not Flower

The Forget Me Not flower, by any other name would not be so sweet to gardeners, nor would the other numerous little blue forget me not flowers affectionately given the same name by their admirers.
True forget-me-not flowers have been prized by gardeners for generations.
Perhaps the little blue flowers of the forget-me-not are cherished because they are reminiscent of gardens of the long ago childhood gardens, or those of a beloved mother or grandmother.

Culver’s Root is a Hardy Perennial
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Culver’s Root is a Hardy Perennial

Veronicastrum virginicum, also known as Culver’s Root, is a tall, hardy perennial with lovely whorled leaves. In the early and middle summer, the plants are topped with prickly racemes that are densely packed with small tubular white florets. The inflorescences have many branches that resemble a beautiful candelabra. Prairies, damp meadows, and open forests are…

Virginia Waterleaf Helps Stop Soil Erosion

Virginia Waterleaf Helps Stop Soil Erosion

Virginia waterleaf, Hydrophyllum virginianum, is an excellent choice for shady areas and woodland gardens. It can spread quickly from rhizomes and fill open areas, where some gardeners use it as a groundcover. Where to find Virginia Waterleaf Virginia waterleaf is a perennial typically found in low woods, thickets, ravine bottoms, bluff bases, river flood plains…

White Trillium, an Official Emblem.

White Trillium, an Official Emblem.

The white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum), also known as the wake-robin and the white lily, was officially adopted as Ontarioโ€™s floral emblem in 1937.  These perennial wildflowers are ideal for shade gardens and wooded wildflower gardens. The Eastern North America piedmont and mountains are home to the perennial wildflower known as the white trillium. In nature,…

Hoary Vervain

Hoary Vervain

The hoary vervain, or Verbena stricta, is a type of herbaceous plant falling under the Verbenaceae family. The flowering plant is most commonly found in different states of the United States, namely Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Kansas, among many others. While it is native to most of the states, it has…

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