Canadian Liberator
Canadian Liberator is a stunning red tulip that is being used to create awareness and remembrance of a very important moment in history. In 1945, Canadian forces were an integral part of the liberation of Europe at the end of World War II, and spring 2020 marks 75 years since the end of WWII. It is important that the sacrifices
Peony Basics
Grow Beautiful Peonies! Luscious soft and airy blooms with sublime fragrance, peonies are popular with just about everyone. A gardener’s dream plant, they’ve been in cultivation for over 200 years and are exceptionally long-lived. It’s not uncommon to hear of a peony plant celebrating 100 years or more in a garden landscape. They are vigorous, resilient, and best of all, so
Living Coral in the Garden
‘Living Coral’ is the Colour of the Year from Pantone for 2019. Fashion and home furnishings are sure to be influenced by this energizing shade and a wonderful place to incorporate this gorgeous colour is in your garden. Vibrant yet mellow with golden undertones, ‘Living Coral’ is a shade that often appears in our natural world. We see it in summer sunsets,
Perennial Plant Companions for Roses
Companion planting is regularly practiced in the veggie garden with plants that assist each other in growing well. Tomato plants, for example, enjoy the warmth of the sun, while carrots enjoy growing in the cool soil of their shade and develop exceptional flavour. What if you knew that you could grow healthier roses with perennial plant companions? Companion plants for roses
