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False Solomon’s Seal
False Solomon’s Seal boasts beautiful white blossoms, scarlet fruit, and fragrant petals. It is native throughout North America. It grows from 30 to 75…
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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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Passion Flower: Growing The Passiflora Vine
The Passion Flower is listed as hardy in USDA hardiness zones 5-9; however, it may actually struggle in zone 5 and may not survive…
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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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Christmas Fern
The Christmas Fern got its name because it flowers in winter and stays green throughout the holidays. The fronds of this plant are up…
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Dutchman’s Breeches is a Spring Nectar Source
Dutchman’s Breeches is an ephemeral spring woodland species. It blooms in the early spring, when sunlight hits the forest floor before the canopy of…
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Spectacular Annuals for Containers
Annuals for containers are great for novice gardeners or anyone who wants to add interest and colour to their porch or patio. The most…
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Care and Use Colorful Coleus Plants
Coleus is ideal for anyone who wants color in a hurry – in the garden, around the patio or as an indoor plant. There’s…
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How To Make A Terrarium
Terrariums make great additions to any room. There are endless options for variety, decorations and plants. They can be assembled in minutes and will…
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Sansevieria makes a Very Adaptable Houseplant
The snake plant or Sansevieria pronounced (san-se-vi-ee’-ri-ah) – A genus of perennial herbs with stiff, very thick leaves, often mottled with white, and clustered…
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Shade Garden at the Ramble
Shade garden design can provide difficulties: it can range from deep shade to mild shade, and from dry to moist. Plants respond to soil…
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Awesome Astilbe – Shade, Sun and Moisture
Astilbes are the drama queens of the shade garden. You cannot help but admire these ‘no-fuss’ divas for their beauty and grace.
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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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Choosing Plants for a Butterfly Garden
Butterflies need two types of plants to survive: the host plant and the food plant. Attracting butterflies to your garden takes more than just…
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Black Vine Weevil Beetles And Larvae Control
Taxus weevil is a very serious pest both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings. Hailing from Europe, this pest was first seen…
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Growing Your Garden with some Chickens
If you own some of our known feathered friends, consider growing a garden with and for your chickens! It comes with great advantages for…
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The Ramble at 20 – Passion and Opportunity
In the mid 1970’s, Rob Caron, a horticulturist, and David Dunn, an architect met and set out to build a life together. Sharing a…
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Styling and Care Tips for Enjoyment Of Houseplants
One big plus with houseplants is they can be enjoyed all year long. However, a few simple tips can let you enjoy them more……
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Plants to Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.
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15 Small Plants For Hanging Baskets
Walk through a garden center and you’ll find all kinds of hanging baskets.Below is a collection of small plants, and how they can grow…
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Make a Mini Formal Garden
Miniature gardens are adapted from Japanese bonsai gardens, taking the idea of shaping and caring for a miniature tree for relaxation and creating a…
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Fern Care Guide
Photo by: Lesley Davidson We all love ferns, they are a classic houseplant. Ferns come in all kinds of sizes, textures and colors. Yet…
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Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe Choices
Did you know that home gardeners have been using homemade insecticidal soap for a long time? Fish-oil soap used to be the common solution…
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Outdoor Orchids For Shade Gardens
Hardy orchids are not for the faint-of-heart gardener but those who love plants have found success growing them as natives among a wildflower planting,…
