Spittlebugs
Who’s been spitting on my plants? Spittlebugs show a preference for nitrogen-fixing plants such as legumes and it is postulated that they are most plentiful on
Canada's Local Gardener
June 17, 2020
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About Cosmos
Ulam Raja 1. King’s salad. When we think of cosmos, we think of the pretty delicate flowers once so common in the gardens of our
Canada's Local Gardener
June 16, 2020
About Brassicas
Watch for an article on these vegetables in the summer issue of Canada’s Local Gardener magazine! 1. All the same species. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
Canada's Local Gardener
June 11, 2020
About Moss
Are you interested in growing moss? Look for an article on it in our Summer issue of Canada’s Local Gardener! 1. Flowerless plant. Moss does
Canada's Local Gardener
June 4, 2020
About Public Gardens
1. Butchart Gardens. One of the crown jewels of Canada’s public gardens is kind of like Disney World for adults. Located in Brentwood Bay, about
Canada's Local Gardener
May 28, 2020
About Berries
Gooseberries are true berries Raspberries Blackberries Saskatoon berries Blueberries Currants Honeyberries Cranberries 1. A tomato is a berry, a blueberry is not. A berry is
Canada's Local Gardener
May 21, 2020
About What We Learned From the Pandemic
Here’s what we’ve learned from this pandemic… 1. Air. Whether you’re a believer or a denier in climate change, there can be no doubt that
Shauna Dobbie
May 14, 2020
Lovely Lilac
Is there anything lovelier than a lilac with its swooning scent that perfumes all the air around it? Lilacs are long-lived and capable of growing
Canada's Local Gardener
May 12, 2020
Garden Shrubs
Asian style shrubs My favorite pastime, when not working or gardening, is traveling! And when I do, I often end up in a gardening zone
Canada's Local Gardener
May 12, 2020
Garden of Shade and Mystery
Janice Safneck’s Charleswood Garden Not knowing what to grow in shade is often the lament of new gardeners who feel intimidated by the lack of
Canada's Local Gardener
May 12, 2020