Local Gardener Archives

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Birds in Winter

One way to stay in touch with nature throughout the winter is to feed the birds. And if you’re worried

There’s nothing like the taste of a ripe tomato, a crisp bean, or a handful of berries straight from

Zucchini may be one of the most familiar sights in a summer garden, but behind that humble green skin

Choose audio podcast or video https://youtu.be/qndGW1Wjo64 Season 4, Episode 3 Terrie Shaw’s journey in words and watercolours Artist and gardener

Choose audio podcast or video https://youtu.be/5zTqVCQiVF8 Season 4, Episode 2 In this episode, Shauna sits down with Ryan Statham, arborist

Bright pink astilbe

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

Begonias

As the days grow shorter and the air begins to cool, gardeners can rely on late summer annuals to keep

Summer holidays are calling, but what about your veggies, shrubs and flowers? Whether you’re off for a weekend at

If you garden, you know aphids. They show up like uninvited guests, cluster under your leaves, and start sucking

You know it waters your garden, but rain does so much more. From weather tools to the earthy scent of