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What a little heat can do!
This summer's weather has been peculiar. Working in the cooler temps has been absolutely comfortable and I am grateful for this weather trend. However, the plants in containers haven't responded the...
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Whacky Echinacea
I see weird and wonderful things when it comes to plants.How about this three in one bloom...This patch of Echinacea has gone through the ringer. Drought stress, foot traffic and salt drift from both...
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September - Time to collect seeds
September is the month where you get a true bumper crop of selection when it comes to seed. Last year's harsh winter claimed many casualties in the garden. Collecting seeds now can prevent the loss of...
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Photo of the Month - September 2014
Even though this Echinacea bloom hasn't fully unfurled, its intricate detail astounds me.
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Suckers or Water Shoots on Corylus avellana contorta
This lovely Corkscrew Hazel (Twisted Hazel), also known as Harry Lauder's walking stick has been reacting to last winter's tough exposure. Suckers (or water shoots) are appearing from the root zone...
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Green Living Roof
I don't profess to know how to install a green living roof. But I do tend to one and am completely convinced of their usefulness and sheer will to survive the toughest of environments.The key is...
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Bush Honeysuckle - Diervilla lonicera
This shrub has to be the most overlooked specimen in garden centres.I have no idea why.During the summer, this plant has such a fully balanced form of deep, shiny green foliage that sometimes can...
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Late Flowering Perennials
Nothing is bleaker than seeing your garden fade in October. When autumn foliage colour, leaf drop and the hint of frost on your lawn early in the morning show signs of winter.However, there are these...
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Hostas - Autumn Display
Not only should you choose the right colour of Hosta for summer displays; be also mindful about your choice for autumn colour in the garden.Once daylight begins to lessen, the hosta leaves begin to...
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Heidi's Helpful Hints #1 Baby Divisions or Seedlings
A late season score: I found these gems in a compost pile out for pick-up in my 'hood: rejects of Echinacea. My eye caught them before curb collection. Nine plants in total. Be sure to examine all the...
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Composting Leaves - Mulching
By the time all the leaves have fallen, nearly 10 piles just like this will be raked from the backyard. Before you service and put your lawn mower away for the winter, use it as a mulcher for that huge...
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Photo of the Month - November 2014
My Stolwijk Alpina Clematis seed heads are so beautiful right now. Having flowered in late May, they still bring interest to my little garden in November.
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Fothergilla - The Unknown Shrub
Today, I witnessed a dreadful act: a pruning job gone wrong.Of all things to prune improperly, I saw someone hacking at a Fothergilla shaping it into a ball. I was working across the street and it took...
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Cold (Frost) Tolerant Herbs
Since a wintery blast has come a fair bit earlier than anticipated, I was not prepared enough to rescue my herbs for culinary delights. Usually, when I know the temperature is going to change so...
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Rectangular Outdoor Christmas Container
I love working with various shaped containers.This one was fun to work on. Here's how:Depending on your birch branch supplier, some are cut to specific lengths, others not. Cut to your desired...
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New Year Approaching; New System
Having not posted at all this December, I feel rather at odds. My creative flow is beginning to be fulfilled; having purchased a new computer system. I don't know where to begin with upgrades. I hope...
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How To Take Cuttings from Trailing Houseplants
Whether you desire to add to your houseplant collection, or merely desire to learn how, trailing houseplants have to be the easiest plants to propagate.Here, I established a Purple Passion Plant quite...
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Bee-hind In Understanding
Today, I was very fortunate to have training on the importance of pollinating critters, specifically BEES.My un-informed self was quite educated today.I knew of the decline in bee populations as of...
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You know Spring has arrived when....
1.The Early Garden Lee Valley Catalogue arrives! YES! 2.Heading there later this week. Fun times. Will post my bit on the show later...
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2015 Canada Blooms
I had the pleasure of seeing green again this week. After our harsh winter, it was a joy!Here are some of the snap-shots I took. Very busy day to visit. Was glad to see so many people soaking it up.The...
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