Gardening in Small Spaces: Growing Roses in Containers
Do you want to add a touch of elegance to your small outdoor space? Or maybe you just don't have the room in your garden for a rose bush. No problem! You can grow roses in containers, and they will look beautiful. In this
Farm to Table Eating: Recipes for Your Garden Harvest
What does farm-to-table eating mean? Farm to table is prioritizing where your food is grown and making sure items are sourced directly from local farms – or in this case, your backyard! If you have ever grown your own potatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini, carrots,
Delicious Recipes Featuring Your Summer Harvested Garlic
Whether you've just harvested some of your own garlic from your garden, or picked some up at your local grocery store, garlic can't be beaten when it comes to elevating your next meal! Many of my favourite recipes include lots and lots of garlic.
It’s Hot Out Here! 6 Drought Tolerant Perennials That Can Beat the Heat!
Summer is here! With it comes some much-needed vacation time. Our bags were packed, the house was clean, and I felt pretty organized. Just as we walked out the door, I felt a twinge of panic. I had forgotten to ask our neighbour to
101 Pollinator Friendly Perennials for Your Garden
Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds oh my! All gardens need bees and other pollinators to thrive and grow, they are the essential helpers. Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies may be nice to see in the yard, but are they really that integral to the life of
A Quick Guide to Invasive Plants in the Garden
What are invasive plant species, and why should you be concerned about them? Invasive plants are non native species that grow quickly and adversely affect the environment. These aggressive growing exotic plants do not occur naturally in certain areas; therefore, they do not have
How to Plant, Grow and Care for Your Peony
About Peonies - Paeonia Paeonia or peonies are beloved perennials in the garden. As long-lived and low-maintenance garden plants, they deserve a place in every gardening space. Peonies live for over 100 years and will increase in the number of blooms it produces each season.