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Lilac Care and Propagation

Discover the beauty of lilacs, ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and more! Learn about lilac color varieties, planting, and propagation.

Botanical Art

Discover the rich history and significance of botanical art in capturing plant specimens with accurate drawings. Engage with botanical art enthusiasts and artists.

When to Plant Strawberries (Hint: Think Spring)

Juicy, sweet strawberries picked from your own garden are simply the best. Create a berry garden by pairing with blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

Plants with Big Leaves

How To Grow And Care For Marigold Flowers

Discover the beauty of marigold flowers, edible petals, vibrant colors, and effortless care instructions. Perfect plant for bright and pest-free gardens!

How to Dry Herbs

Discover 8 steps to harvesting and drying herbs so you can enjoy your favourite flavors year-round. Learn the right time to harvest them, as well as the best way to store them!

On Using Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape

Ornamental Grasses are very decorative, and well-placed specimens can create very eye-catching points of interest.

Microgreens for Breakfast

Add Some Winter Protection & Variety to Your Garden: Try Microgreens! Make the most of your plants this winter. Try out the cool and unique flavor of microgreens. Check out this article to learn how to protect your plants with snow, add variety to your garden with seed catalogs, and cultivate microgreens to spice up your breakfast.

Introduction To The Many Benefits of Gardening

We introduce the many benefits to gardening. Becoming in tune with nature, teaching responsibility, health benefits both physical and mental.

Is Cucumber A Fruit Or Vegetable?

Discover the answer to the age-old question of whether cucumber is a fruit or vegetable, delving into horticultural, botanical, and culinary perspectives.

Pipsissewa is a Rare Evergreen

Pipsissewa, Chimaphyla umbellata, is rare and remarkable for having leaves all year round; it is an evergreen. It has had medicinal uses.

Christmas Cactus Grow and Care

The Christmas cactus has few equals for its odd beauty or for the number of questions from frustrated owners about its care and culture.

Growth and Care for Prickly Pear Cactus

Add the distinctive Prickly Pear Cactus to your garden and get vibrant yellow flowers! Enjoy its edible fruit, flowers, stems, and leaves. Learn the best growing conditions and how to care for it. Enjoy this unique, cold-hardy cactus, with over 100 species distinguished by its spiny, club-shaped pads.

Blue Flag Wild Iris, Quebec’s Floral Emblem

Blue Flag Iris flowers symbolize power, with the three petals representing wisdom, faith, and courage. Use petals for perfumes and potpourri.

Gardening for Nature: Ecoregion Five

Learn how keystone plants play a crucial role in supporting wildlife and preserving biodiversity in Ontario gardens.

Rain Barrel Tips

Rain barrels are a great way to collect water to use on your lawn and garden. Here are tips on how to save on your water bill.

Gardening for Birds: Planting for Sparrows

Discover how to attract different species of sparrows to your garden with native grasses and create a safe and abundant habitat for these delightful backyard visitors.

Eastern Redbud Quick Growing Guide

Plant Eastern Redbud for a stunning display of spring colour, and the emergence of heart-shaped leaves. Read its quick growth Guide.

How To Grow Succulent Plants Outdoors

Using succulents plants outdoors in flower borders, give a succession of bloom and provide a constant source of interest and pleasure.

Pimentos, Beans and Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

This week’s tour around the garden features Scarlett Runner beans, Pimentos and ends with a favourite Red Pepper Jelly recipe and benefits.

Starting and growing native tree seeds

Learn how to properly plant and over-winter native tree seeds for germination using cold stratification and preparation techniques.

How to Prune Blueberries

Learn how to successfully plant and prune blueberry bushes for a productive crop with this easy to follow guide. Discover the importance of highly acidic and well-drained soil and how to get your blueberries to thrive with winter pruning.

Tomato Blight: Identification and Treatment

Tomato blight refers to a family of pathogens caused by fungi which spreads through foliage. We discuss how to recognize and control it.

Releasing Bees from Their Cocoons

Bees released from their cocoons seemed very attracted to the sweet-smelling lilacs, and there were primulas and tulips nearby. .