My Summer Celebrating Monarch Butterfly Sightings With My Kids
This summer, my backyard was alive with monarch butterflies. Every time I saw one of the caterpillars on our milkweed …
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How To Plant Bulbs In Containers This Fall For Beautiful Color In The Spring
Do you want to plant some tulips for the spring but have no garden space? Just plant them in containers! …
Garden Ollas: An Ancient Watering Method For The Modern Gardener
Have you heard of a garden olla (oy-yah)? They’ve been around for thousands of years. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, they …
Community Gardens Are A Safe And Happy Space For Everyone
In March 2020, an unprecedented shock wave reverberated worldwide as a virus grabbed hold of life as we knew it. …
Support Your Local Flower Farm During Canadian Flowers Week And Beyond
We celebrate local food and artisans; it’s time to celebrate local flowers! From August 10-16th, Canadian Flowers Week (CFW) will promote locally …
Adding Splashes Of Color To The Garden And Containers With Impatiens
Everyone has a favorite summer annual they rely upon every year to add color to bare garden spots or containers. …
Purple Power: Gardens Going Mauve, Lavender, Violet, And Every Shade In Between
Last year, the Canadian Garden Council invited Canadians to plant red annuals and perennials to celebrate the landmark Year of …
The Month Of May Brings Longer Days, Warmer Soil, And Blooming Gardens
May is such a lovely month out in the garden. The soil warms as the sun shines throughout the day, …
Plant A Sunflower (Or Two) For Guerrilla Garden Day!
What are you up to between now and May 1st? If you’ve got some sunflower seeds and a few minutes …
Easy Tips And Tricks For Seed Starting Success
A sunny windowsill, some patience, and a few seed-starting tips are all you need to get a jump on the …
Spooky Plants And Halloween Horror In The Garden
I love Halloween and everything about it, from tales of scary witches and eerie haunted houses to costumes and trick-or-treating …
Things You Can Do Throughout The Seasons To Keep Bee Hives Buzzing
We are well into autumn, and much of the wildlife in the Northern hemisphere is getting sleepy. The metabolism of …
Deadheading: Another Fall Garden Chore Bites The Dust
Lazy gardeners, we’ve heard your calls, and we are here to deliver! Plenty of garden tasks still need to be …
September Garden Tips: There’s Still Plenty To Do For Your Plants!
There’s always something to do in the garden! Every month, there are new things to plant, prune, and nurture. September’s …
From Coast To Coast: Celebrating Canada’s Official Flowers
Did you know that every province and territory in Canada has an official flower? From woodland areas to prairie grasslands, …
5 Reasons Why Your Flowers Might Not Be Blooming
So, you’ve done some planting. They are all getting sun, and you water them regularly. You even picked up a …
Nothing Says Happy Valentine’s Day Like Flowers
What are you giving your special someone this Valentine’s Day? If you answered flowers or roses, you’re not alone! Today …
Easy Ways To Create A Bee-Friendly Garden
So, how can you support bee health and survival and prevent these problems? One simple step is to create a …
Featured Flower: Peony
Gardeners looking for flowers that are as hardy as they are beautiful need not look farther than the peony! They …
Featured Flower: Calendula
Its tall stems and vibrant yellow, orange, gold, or cream petals add beauty to any garden, but there is more …