Astilbe brings colour to the shade
Astilbe, sometimes called false spirea, is a perennial favourite among gardeners looking to add a splash of colour and texture to shaded or partially shaded
Shauna Dobbie
August 12, 2025
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Japanese maples and lookalikes
Graceful small trees for every zone: Japanese maples and lookalikes The beautiful Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a prize for gardeners in Zones 5 and
Shauna Dobbie
July 10, 2025
La Chasse-Gardée du Marais: A storybook garden in Chelsea, Quebec
Story and photos by Dorothy Dobbie This story was published in Volume 4, Issue 4 It is a smoky early June day, perhaps a little
Canada's Local Gardener
April 29, 2025
The Lucyshyn Garden in Edmonton: A meticulously crafted small-space paradise
By Dorothy Dobbie | Photos by Shauna Dobbie There’s something magical about a small-space garden design that maximizes every inch of space. In the heart
Canada's Local Gardener
February 17, 2025
10 Neat Things About Heating your Patio
Even if you still have some tomatoes and zucchinis to ripen, there is no denying that Old Man Winter is on his way. If you
Shauna Dobbie
October 3, 2024
10 Neat Things About Outdoor Dining
Do you have a table for eating outside? Do you like to go on picnics? The long-time tradition of eating outdoors has so many benefits,
Shauna Dobbie
August 23, 2024
Dressing Up the Front Entrance
The entrance to your home is a statement about who you are. It speaks loudly about your style, your priorities and your sense of self.
Canada's Local Gardener
August 14, 2024
A Shelter from the Sun: Gazebos & pergolas
A cool haven from the sun, a temporary protection from the rain, a screened in escape from mosquitoes: arbours, gazebos and pergolas offer us an
Canada's Local Gardener
July 8, 2024
Top 10 Trends of Plants and Colours in North America in 2024
Predicting trends for plants and colours in North America for 2024 involves looking at current patterns, market analyses, and influences from various sectors such as
Canada's Local Gardener
June 19, 2024
Flora & Fauna Podcast 4: Indigenous Gardening
For over a century, scientists at the Summerland Research and Development Centre have studied sustainable agriculture in B.C.’s Okanagan region, focusing on crops like wine
Canada's Local Gardener
June 18, 2024