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Mystical migrations

by Sherrie Versluis We’ve said goodbye for this year to most of the bird families that visit our feeders and

If you’re a neat freak, then cut your perennials down in fall. However, there are many benefits to leaving the

Plant fall bulbs for a brilliant display in spring time Fall is the time to think about putting in your

Plant Strengtheners: Help for summer stressed plants Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks. Instead give your plants’

For years, people referred to plants by their common names almost exclusively – only the eggheads and botanists used botanical

Galliarda is also referred to as blanket flower and brown-eyed Susan.

Spring is just around the corner and we are starting to plan our gardens. To make sure you have plants

What’s layered gardening? It’s making the most of limited space. We all tend to think horizontally when we garden, planting

Do you have a small city lot? Don’t despair.

Curly kale, typically the variety of kale most people are familiar with.

Kale, Glorious Kale! There are many other varieties of kale that you can grow in your garden: Lacinto kale (left),

Kale is an exceptional ingredient with real health benefits and a tasty flavour. The nutrient-rich facts are true and there