2014 perennial of the year: Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ or switchgrass
Photo courtesy of Heritage Perennials This year’s winner is Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ or switchgrass – a great addition to a sunny garden, where you can... Read More
Green Thumb Garden Tip: Seeds
Mary Reid of Green Thumb Garden Centre helped CTV Morning Live get the garden ready for spring. With the new season underway, Mary had some... Read More
Coco Coir – another option for retaining moisture in your garden
After last year’s dry conditions, it’s always a good idea to keep some additional water-retaining ideas in your back pocket. You might want to try... Read More
2013 Perennial Plant of the Year: Variegated Solomon’s Seal
Photo courtesy of Heritage Perennials This year’s winner is Variegated Solomon’s Seal or Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’ – another great addition to a part-shady to shady... Read More
Lawn damage – Spring 2012
Not surprising with all of the Japanese beetle activity last summer – the beetle is one of the parents of the grub – there is... Read More
Weed seeds and corn gluten fertilizer
Most of us think that if you want to arrest the germination of crab grass seed, you should apply corn gluten when the forsythia is... Read More
2012 perennial of the year: Brunnera ‘Jack Frost’
The 2012 winner is Brunnera ‘Jack Frost” — just a great addition to a shady garden. The wide heart shaped leaves shimmer with a frosty... Read More
Squirrels and Bulbs
Squirrels and Bulbs Spring bulbs will be blooming soon and so will the forsythia. If the squirrels are biting the blooms off your bulbs, often... Read More
Growing your own food
Something to think about! It is even better than buying local! If you want to have some fun – why not try a few strawberry... Read More
Forsythia blooms and corn gluten fertilizer
Remember when the gorgeous yellow blooms are on the forsythia shrubs that it’s time to apply corn gluten fertilizer to your lawn, if you want... Read More