Love Gardens Magazine Love Gardens Magazine Recently Posted When it comes to urban landscaping, mountain maples prove their worth as hardworking, resilient, and beautiful additions. Standing at heights ranging fromRead morePlant of the Month: Mountain MapleAs November arrives, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to a collection of native trees that equally deserve a placeRead more9 Small Native Trees for Urban GardensGreetings fellow gardeners, It is time to decide what to bring inside and what to take to the compost. Even though myRead moreBringing Plants Inside for the Winter, Washing Your PlantsHemp, often overshadowed by its controversial cousin, marijuana, is a plant of many talents. Its fibers are transformed into textiles, paper, ropes,Read moreHow (And Why) You Can Grow Hemp At HomeLavender, known for its fragrant purple flowers and silvery foliage, is a popular plant for gardens and landscapes. It’s relatively easy toRead moreLavenderThis is a photo gallery of garden art installations at the future site of the Canadensis Botanical Garden, in glorious fall colors.Read moreArt in the Garden at Canadensis Most Popular Articles This year I will be growing Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The seeds can be direct sown in early May, but the plantsRead moreVeggie Bites- Brussels SproutsFoamflower can be a great addition to many gardens. It has an interesting, attractive leaf when not in flower. It also producesRead moreFoamflower Shows Well in GroupsMarsh marigolds resemble massive buttercups. It is a popular spring plant because of its vivid yellow blooms that bloom in moist soil.Read moreMarsh Marigold, a Favorite Spring BloomThere are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a longRead morePlanning My Garden LayoutHorseradish root is exceptionally easy to grow, highly productive, and has a lot of other uses beyond making wasabi. It’s great forRead morePlant, Grow, and Harvest HorseradishSummary: Dracaena fragrans corn plant, grown in many forms, usually multiple plants of staggered heights, hardy indoors when acclimated. Fragrans is theRead moreThe Indoor Cane Corn PlantI cut tomatoes to open them, scooped out the seeds and put them in a jar with some water. This caused theRead moreTry Fermenting Tomato Seeds to Improve Seed QualityQuestion: I am losing about half of my tomato crop because of fruit rot. Sunken round spots develop over the ripening fruit.Read moreTomato Care Growing Questions and AnswersOver 500 species of succulent flowering plants belong to the genus Aloe. Houses, apartments, businesses, and other interior locations frequently have aloeRead moreDo Aloe Plants Flower?Fireweed, a member of the willow plant family, is distinguished by its gorgeous magenta flowers. Its common name comes from its suddenRead moreFireweedCosmos plants are highly resilient, blooming lavishly from early or midsummer to fall, depending on variety, and have beautiful cut leaves, spectacularRead moreCosmos is a Hardy Plant with Showy FlowersA fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot downRead moreDo You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist? Search All … Search Search content Clear … Or Choose a Category Categories Select contentAllBirdsBooksCanadaClimate Adaptation BiodiversityFeaturedGarden Landscaping Yard and PatioGarden TourismGardening Gardening BasicsGrowing Food Fruit Herbs Recipes VegetablesHealth and WellnessHouseplants Container Gardening Indoor Care and TipsInsects And CrittersLocal – OttawaMaster GardenersPlants Flowers Grasses Ground Cover Shrubs Succulents and Cactus Trees Vines Water GardensPollinatorsSeasonal Fall Gardening Spring Summer WinterSeeds and BulbsSoil & Seeds Composting FertilizerVeggie BitesWildflowers The Pimento pepper is one of my favourite peppers. It starts as a small green pepper, then turns bright red or cherryRead morePimento PeppersThe bright natural light of southern exposure provides plenty of energy for hungry plants. But, you must remember that the glass ofRead moreHouseplants For South Facing WindowsThere are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a longRead morePlanning My Garden LayoutThe Cup Plant, Silphium perfoliatum, is a beautiful plant native to large areas in the central and eastern US and to OntarioRead moreCup Plant Care, Versatile and StunningAs a pest control technician and business owner, I have found that every year, at least one insect has a boom inRead moreAphids and Pest Control – Treat Them CorrectlyA dog in your garden is a special balancing act. I loved having a dog in the garden. I would take timeRead moreDog in the GardenZigzag Goldenrod, also known as Solidago flexicaulis, is distinguished by its toothed, broad-ovate leaves and the shape of its stem. The nameRead moreZigzag Goldenrod Attracts PollinatorsWhich summer flowers help you light up the hottest dog days of summertime? Below are 11 flowers that bloom all summer andRead more11 Colorful Summer Flowers That Beat The HeatOur region’s flora and fauna are worth protecting. While the real estate boom in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit may beRead moreConservation in Action, Preserving NatureCRUZ – BADIANO MEXICAN CODEX The Libellus de medicinalibus indorum herbis, better known as the Cruz-Badiano Codex (of Mexican medicinal plants) isRead moreThe oldest herbal book in the AmericasI have been reading books on extending the growing season and now seems to be the perfect time to try an experimentRead morePlastic Water Bottle Greenhouse for Winter LettuceGarden stones come in many different types available for landscape use. Each type is suited for a different use, making it importantRead moreLandscaping, Accenting with Garden StonesThe list is an joint promotion of the Garden Council of Canada and the American Public Gardens Association. The list for 2017Read moreTop 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling ForI am going to try to save the seeds from which to grow peppers, but I am not sure if they willRead moreA Great Year for Growing PeppersA couple of weeks ago, I planted some of the white sage seeds that were sent to me from California. This zoneRead moreVeggie Bites – Sage and Dragon FruitDid you know houseplants can communicate? We talk to our houseplants in hopes they can tell us what’s wrong. Thankfully, plants communicateRead moreWhen Houseplants are Telling You SomethingRough-stemmed goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial with rough leaves that can grow up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. The majority ofRead moreRough-stemmed goldenrodWe’ve put together a useful list of DIY gardening hacks that will make your life a lot easier! The signs of springRead more8 DIY Gardening Hacks You Must Know for 2021!All season gardening provides many benefits. By incorporating the right type of gardening into your routine, you can save money on yourRead moreAll Seasons Gardening TipsHaving the right setup in your backyard during the autumn can create a welcoming, warm space for gatherings or just enjoying someRead moreIdeas for Your Backyard this AutumnTo bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in theRead moreBringing Lantana Indoors, Raspberry Royale, Red MalabarCanada Violet, a native upright perennial forb, grows 8 to 16 inches tall on stems that might be smooth, green, somewhat angular,Read moreCanada VioletYard edging is giving plants their space to grow no matter how small, or large the landscape is. Not sure how toRead moreGarden Edging For Landscaping: Guide, Tips & Ideas
When it comes to urban landscaping, mountain maples prove their worth as hardworking, resilient, and beautiful additions. Standing at heights ranging fromRead morePlant of the Month: Mountain Maple
As November arrives, it’s the perfect time to turn our attention to a collection of native trees that equally deserve a placeRead more9 Small Native Trees for Urban Gardens
Greetings fellow gardeners, It is time to decide what to bring inside and what to take to the compost. Even though myRead moreBringing Plants Inside for the Winter, Washing Your Plants
Hemp, often overshadowed by its controversial cousin, marijuana, is a plant of many talents. Its fibers are transformed into textiles, paper, ropes,Read moreHow (And Why) You Can Grow Hemp At Home
Lavender, known for its fragrant purple flowers and silvery foliage, is a popular plant for gardens and landscapes. It’s relatively easy toRead moreLavender
This is a photo gallery of garden art installations at the future site of the Canadensis Botanical Garden, in glorious fall colors.Read moreArt in the Garden at Canadensis
This year I will be growing Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The seeds can be direct sown in early May, but the plantsRead moreVeggie Bites- Brussels Sprouts
Foamflower can be a great addition to many gardens. It has an interesting, attractive leaf when not in flower. It also producesRead moreFoamflower Shows Well in Groups
Marsh marigolds resemble massive buttercups. It is a popular spring plant because of its vivid yellow blooms that bloom in moist soil.Read moreMarsh Marigold, a Favorite Spring Bloom
There are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a longRead morePlanning My Garden Layout
Horseradish root is exceptionally easy to grow, highly productive, and has a lot of other uses beyond making wasabi. It’s great forRead morePlant, Grow, and Harvest Horseradish
Summary: Dracaena fragrans corn plant, grown in many forms, usually multiple plants of staggered heights, hardy indoors when acclimated. Fragrans is theRead moreThe Indoor Cane Corn Plant
I cut tomatoes to open them, scooped out the seeds and put them in a jar with some water. This caused theRead moreTry Fermenting Tomato Seeds to Improve Seed Quality
Question: I am losing about half of my tomato crop because of fruit rot. Sunken round spots develop over the ripening fruit.Read moreTomato Care Growing Questions and Answers
Over 500 species of succulent flowering plants belong to the genus Aloe. Houses, apartments, businesses, and other interior locations frequently have aloeRead moreDo Aloe Plants Flower?
Fireweed, a member of the willow plant family, is distinguished by its gorgeous magenta flowers. Its common name comes from its suddenRead moreFireweed
Cosmos plants are highly resilient, blooming lavishly from early or midsummer to fall, depending on variety, and have beautiful cut leaves, spectacularRead moreCosmos is a Hardy Plant with Showy Flowers
A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot downRead moreDo You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?
The Pimento pepper is one of my favourite peppers. It starts as a small green pepper, then turns bright red or cherryRead morePimento Peppers
The bright natural light of southern exposure provides plenty of energy for hungry plants. But, you must remember that the glass ofRead moreHouseplants For South Facing Windows
There are several places in my garden that need a change. The tomatoes have been in the same area for a longRead morePlanning My Garden Layout
The Cup Plant, Silphium perfoliatum, is a beautiful plant native to large areas in the central and eastern US and to OntarioRead moreCup Plant Care, Versatile and Stunning
As a pest control technician and business owner, I have found that every year, at least one insect has a boom inRead moreAphids and Pest Control – Treat Them Correctly
A dog in your garden is a special balancing act. I loved having a dog in the garden. I would take timeRead moreDog in the Garden
Zigzag Goldenrod, also known as Solidago flexicaulis, is distinguished by its toothed, broad-ovate leaves and the shape of its stem. The nameRead moreZigzag Goldenrod Attracts Pollinators
Which summer flowers help you light up the hottest dog days of summertime? Below are 11 flowers that bloom all summer andRead more11 Colorful Summer Flowers That Beat The Heat
Our region’s flora and fauna are worth protecting. While the real estate boom in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit may beRead moreConservation in Action, Preserving Nature
CRUZ – BADIANO MEXICAN CODEX The Libellus de medicinalibus indorum herbis, better known as the Cruz-Badiano Codex (of Mexican medicinal plants) isRead moreThe oldest herbal book in the Americas
I have been reading books on extending the growing season and now seems to be the perfect time to try an experimentRead morePlastic Water Bottle Greenhouse for Winter Lettuce
Garden stones come in many different types available for landscape use. Each type is suited for a different use, making it importantRead moreLandscaping, Accenting with Garden Stones
The list is an joint promotion of the Garden Council of Canada and the American Public Gardens Association. The list for 2017Read moreTop 10 North American Gardens Worth Traveling For
I am going to try to save the seeds from which to grow peppers, but I am not sure if they willRead moreA Great Year for Growing Peppers
A couple of weeks ago, I planted some of the white sage seeds that were sent to me from California. This zoneRead moreVeggie Bites – Sage and Dragon Fruit
Did you know houseplants can communicate? We talk to our houseplants in hopes they can tell us what’s wrong. Thankfully, plants communicateRead moreWhen Houseplants are Telling You Something
Rough-stemmed goldenrod is a herbaceous perennial with rough leaves that can grow up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. The majority ofRead moreRough-stemmed goldenrod
We’ve put together a useful list of DIY gardening hacks that will make your life a lot easier! The signs of springRead more8 DIY Gardening Hacks You Must Know for 2021!
All season gardening provides many benefits. By incorporating the right type of gardening into your routine, you can save money on yourRead moreAll Seasons Gardening Tips
Having the right setup in your backyard during the autumn can create a welcoming, warm space for gatherings or just enjoying someRead moreIdeas for Your Backyard this Autumn
To bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in theRead moreBringing Lantana Indoors, Raspberry Royale, Red Malabar
Canada Violet, a native upright perennial forb, grows 8 to 16 inches tall on stems that might be smooth, green, somewhat angular,Read moreCanada Violet
Yard edging is giving plants their space to grow no matter how small, or large the landscape is. Not sure how toRead moreGarden Edging For Landscaping: Guide, Tips & Ideas