Deer & Squirrel Resistant Bulbs
Deer can visit the garden any time of year, but they find the fresh tender shoots in early spring so tempting. Thankfully, Canadian gardeners have a great selection of spring flowering bulbs that deer naturally turn away from – especially Narcissus and Allium. These
Albino Berries: Pineapple Meet Strawberry!
Strawberry, meet Pineapple! Albino Berries are a new white Strawberry that is sure to impress with its excellent flavour similar to a pineapple. They are a unique small berry, about the size of a nickel, which is a white to blush pink with bright red
Fresh & Full of Flavour Salads
By now I hope you are enjoying the great smoothies using some new ingredients. Now I’m diving into the healthy side of your meal – salads! Once again I’m featuring some of the less common vegetables and fruits that you can find in Florissa retailers this year.
Fruit Smoothies with a Twist
With 2015 well on its way and New Years Resolutions still fresh in our minds, it’s a perfect time to think about new and healthy recipes to keep you going throughout the year. Smoothies are a healthy snack or breakfast for anyone and I’ve
Beat the Winter Blues – January Gardening
While we work our way into the new year and January is here, gardeners are probably cozied up by the fireplaces or re-reading their favourite garden magazines, just waiting for Spring to arrive. However, if you have a bit of a itch to keep
Adding a little Holiday Flair with Novelty Amaryllis
Last week I shared some of my favourite Red Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) as they are a great alternative to poinsettias and have a perfect holiday look to them! All Amaryllis are great holiday indoor flowering bulbs as they have a festive look and bloom for
Red Amaryllis – The Perfect Holiday Flower!
If you’re bored with the typical Poinsettia plant for Christmas or even just looking for some variety, Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are a perfect option! There are many that feature the classic red and green combination which is what draws many people to the classic Poinsettia