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Ah, February—the month where winter refuses to let go, but every gardener is itching to dig into the soil. While the ground outside is frozen solid, your indoor garden is where the magic begins! If you’re wondering what seeds you…
The two most iconic plants to decorate your home during the holidays are the poinsettia and Christmas cactus. But many stores this year are also stocked with amaryllis bulbs. They sell amaryllis in either a kit or on their own…
You’ve planted some garlic in the fall hoping for a good summer harvest. But, it has begun to sprout way too early. If you’re new to growing garlic, this might cause you to panic. You may even think your crop…
One of the most common questions we receive is when to prune hydrangeas. This question always appears in the fall when gardeners are starting to prune their shrubs and bushes. The answer depends on which type of hydrangeas you are…
Begonias are a showstopper in many summer gardens. But, they are no match for rapidly falling temperatures. In northern zones, these plants are prone to frost damage and death unless they are protected. In today’s blog, we introduce you to…
When it comes to the holiday season, nothing is more iconic than the Christmas cactus, but did you know that these beautiful plants actually belong to a family of cactuses that bloom at different times of the year? Yes, that’s…
Hosta plants are a classic in any cottage or perennial garden. They make for a wonderful splash of green foliage in any garden space. Although they are a common perennial, they can still be difficult to grow. This is especially…
As the leaves begin to turn shades of orange, yellow, and crimson red and the nighttime temperatures start to fall, you might be wondering what you can do to save some of your favourite summertime blooms. One of those favourites…
Nothing chases the winter blues away quite like the emergence of beautiful pops of colour in the spring. Spring comes alive from tulips, daffodils, crocuses, snowdrops, hyacinths, and alliums. When the world is just awakening from its long winter’s nap,…
In colder climates, peppers are often seen as a tender annual. Slightly before or after the first fall frost, many of these plants are torn out of the garden. But, did you know that peppers can actually be brought indoors,…