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Saskatoon Berry Bush Adapts
The Saskatoon Berry Bush is a woody, perennial shrub that can yield fruit and adapt to a variety of soil types and climatic conditions.…
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Blackberry is Easy to Grow
Blackberry bush is the plant for you if you are searching for simple fruit to grow in limited space. In many areas, these sweet-tasting…
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Partridgeberry
Partridgeberry is a low-growing, creeping, and woody herb that is evergreen, perennial, part of the Rubiaceae family. From Newfoundland down to central Florida and…
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Chokeberry is a Desirable Shrub
Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) produces fantastic fruit and it is easy to grow. This berry bush provides a second pleasure: It is an ornamental beauty…
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Hostas and other Shady Characters!
Hostas are lush, leafy perennials that generally thrive in shade to part sun. They are sought after for their leaves, and their ability to…
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Deadhead Flowers For More Flowers!
Deadheading flowers is a very important job to do in the garden as it helps to increase the number of blooms on your plants.…
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Geraniums are Easy Care Summer Darlings
There are two types of plants that most people refer to as “geraniums”. There are “true geraniums”, which are hardy, native and wild plants…
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Barren Strawberry Quick Growing Guide
Barren Strawberry has masses of beautiful yellow daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from early to late spring, which are most effective…
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Winterberry Growth and Care
Winterberry holly has pointed, dark-green foliage that is surrounded by red berries. While the berries remain, the leaves fall off in late fall and…
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Growing the Fuss-Free Snowberry
The Snowberry is a great addition to many types of landscapes or gardens as an ornamental shrub, as it is easy to care for…
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Downy Serviceberry Quick Growth Guide
The Downy Serviceberry provides food for over 40 species of birds. The berries can be used to make jams or pies and taste almost…
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American Elder
At least 50 species of songbirds, upland game birds, and small mammals relish the fruit of American elder during summer and early fall. American…
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How to Grow Highbush Blueberries
Highbush blueberries are a common fruit grown in home gardens that can be used fresh or frozen. Blueberry bushes are long-lived plants with a…
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White Baneberry and its Stunning Doll’s Eyes
White baneberry, also known as Doll’s eyes, is a popular novelty plant to grow. In addition to its clusters of tiny white flowers, the…
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Canadian Serviceberry, an Important Food Source
Canadian Serviceberry has stunning white flowers rising above the foliage in early spring before the leaves. It has green foliage throughout the season. The…
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Red Baneberry For Shade Gardens
Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a good choice for cool shade gardens due to its lovely leaves, blooms, and vivid red berries. Find it…
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Top 5 Plant Killing Diseases and Protections
Plant diseases can ruin your day! If you have several ornamental or edible plants in your garden, it’s a good idea to have a…
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Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden
Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not…
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Bringing Lantana Indoors, Raspberry Royale, Red Malabar
To bring my Lantana indoors for the winter, I repotted it after checking for any creatures that might be lurking in the leaves and…
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How To Grow A Coffee Tree Indoors and Out
The Coffee Tree plant – Coffea arabica, produces glossy, dark green, 4-5 inch leaves, dress this upright grower. With good care and a mature plant,…
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How to Collect Tomato Seeds
First of all, you want to collect seeds from heritage or open-pollinated tomatoes. If you collect seeds from hybrid tomatoes, there is no telling…
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How To Attract Birds To Your Garden
Learn to nurture birdlife in your garden. Learn to attract birds to your garden. Birds are highly attuned to changes in the environment such…
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Veggie Bites – Experiment with Pea Seeds
… I noticed that the experiment I had done with my pea seeds has been successful. As I continue to watch every gardening show…
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Top Beautiful Fall Plants For Your Garden
These 5 beautiful plants to have around this fall are in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red with late blooms providing pops of colour.…
