How to Show Thankfulness and Remembrance in the Garden
Many veterans who carry the memories of war are no longer with us. It is now the continued generations’ duty to remember their sacrifices made for freedom. It is of utmost importance to find tangible ways to properly honor and show thankfulness for the
Top 10 Things to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Say farewell to summer and hello to fall and winter. Some years we have the joy of extended summers with warm weather that lasts well into fall. When these delayed seasons happen, it can mean extra growing time – hooray! Then when we have
How to Dry Flowers
We all love flowers, so why not preserve them for even longer by drying them? Drying flowers is such a fun and rewarding craft, that will leave you with beautiful, long-lasting blooms that you can enjoy in every season! Not to mention, it can
How to Grow and Care for Fritillaria
Looking for a unique flower to attract attention to your spring garden, but also to keep critters away? Fritillaria are distinctive and unique varieties to add to your spring flower bulbs wish list. These warm and arid climate natives of North America, the Mediterranean,
Favourites for Fall: What’s on Our ‘Must Plant’ Lists
A favourite quote from Audrey Hepburn is “to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Nothing is more the case than planting bulbs in the fall with the promise of blooms, 4-6 months away in spring. The fall planting season is always an
A Bulb By Any Other Name
What is a Bulb? The general name ‘bulb’ is used to describe a modified stem or root that is in the resting (in its dormant) stage. They usually consist of a large fleshy mass that may have a papery coating. Bulbs store nutrients in the
How to Overwinter Dahlia Tubers
Dahlias are one of the most favourite summer flowering varieties. Unfortunately, dahlia season ends as winter approaches. The cold rolls in and dahlias fade away. Unlike most perennial roots and bulbs such as lilies, dahlias tubers are not winter hardy in most Canadian growing