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Bright pink astilbe

Astilbe brings colour to the shade

August 12, 2025 Shauna Dobbie 1306 Views astilbe

Astilbe, sometimes called false spirea, is a perennial favourite among gardeners looking to add a splash of colour and texture

Spray of Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' leaves backlit by sun.

Leaves of 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple. Photo by Jonathan Billinger, CC-SA 2.0.

Foliage Garden Design Ideas Garden Info Plants Trees & Shrubs

Japanese maples and lookalikes

July 10, 2025 Shauna Dobbie 2730 Views maples, Mountain ash

Graceful small trees for every zone: Japanese maples and lookalikes The beautiful Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a prize for

Beautiful Gardens Editor's Pick Garden Design Ideas Quebec

La Chasse-Gardée du Marais: A storybook garden in Chelsea, Quebec

April 29, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 2769 Views

Story and photos by Dorothy Dobbie This story was published in Volume 4, Issue 4 It is a smoky early

Alberta Annuals Beautiful Gardens Editor's Pick Garden Design Ideas Garden Info Perennials Plants

The Lucyshyn Garden in Edmonton: A meticulously crafted small-space paradise

February 17, 2025 Canada's Local Gardener 2483 Views landscaping, Small space gardening, urban gardening

By Dorothy Dobbie | Photos by Shauna Dobbie There’s something magical about a small-space garden design that maximizes every inch

10 Neat Things Garden Design Ideas How-to

10 Neat Things About Heating your Patio

October 3, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 3005 Views heater, patio heater

Even if you still have some tomatoes and zucchinis to ripen, there is no denying that Old Man Winter is

10 Neat Things Garden Design Ideas

10 Neat Things About Outdoor Dining

August 23, 2024 Shauna Dobbie 2695 Views outdoor life, outdoor living, outdoor picnic

Do you have a table for eating outside? Do you like to go on picnics? The long-time tradition of eating

Garden Design Ideas Local Gardener

Dressing Up the Front Entrance

August 14, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2604 Views front entrance, garden decoration

The entrance to your home is a statement about who you are. It speaks loudly about your style, your priorities

Garden Design Ideas

A Shelter from the Sun: Gazebos & pergolas

July 8, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1371 Views arbours, gazebo, gazebos, outdoor room, pagoda, pagodas, Pergolas

A cool haven from the sun, a temporary protection from the rain, a screened in escape from mosquitoes: arbours, gazebos

Garden Design Ideas Plants

Top 10 Trends of Plants and Colours in North America in 2024

June 19, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 1607 Views bold accents, drought tolerant plants, earthy tones, edible plants, exotic plants, green and earthy palettes, Indoor Gardening, plant trends, pollinator-friendly gardens, soft neutrals

Predicting trends for plants and colours in North America for 2024 involves looking at current patterns, market analyses, and influences

CLG Podcast Flora & Fauna Garden Design Ideas Gardening for Beginners Local Gardener

Flora & Fauna Podcast 4: Indigenous Gardening

June 18, 2024 Canada's Local Gardener 2869 Views ecological gardening

For over a century, scientists at the Summerland Research and Development Centre have studied sustainable agriculture in B.C.’s Okanagan region,

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