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Lavender (Lavandula)

Known for its strong fragrance, which rabbits tend to avoid.

Canada's Local Gardener April 15, 2024

Manitoba’s Only Show Dedicated to the Love of Gardening!

Get a jumpstart early in the season on gardening and backyard plans with this inspirational Manitoba garden show. Join us at Exhibition Place for Living

Canada's Local Gardener April 10, 2024

Discovering How the Solar Eclipse Impacts Flora and Fauna

As millions of people gaze at the sky on April 8th to watch the total solar eclipse, scientists are busy studying how it affects plants

Canada's Local Gardener April 8, 2024

Gecko Alert: Public Health Warning Issued

A public health warning about geckos has been issued in Canada. It seems that someone attempted to lure geckos into their gardens for natural pest

Canada's Local Gardener March 24, 2024

Make Your Own Houseplants with The Propagation Handbook

Have you ever thought, gee, that’s a great plant, maybe I should buy another? If you get this book, you won’t have to buy another,

Shauna Dobbie March 15, 2024

Canadian Prairies Seed Catalogues 2024

Explore the latest Canadian Prairies seed catalogues for top-quality seeds and gardening essentials. Perfect your garden this season! Here are the seed catalogues for Alberta,

Canada's Local Gardener January 16, 2024

Beautiful and Weird: Flowers to grow from seed

If you’re a fan of the weird and uncommon, here are a few flowers from West Coast Seeds you can grow this year. But

Shauna Dobbie January 10, 2024

Top 6 Easy Houseplants to Help Green Up Your Winter

Houseplants contribute not only to well-being but also provide year-round enjoyment with their vibrant colors. Caring for houseplants need not be reserved for those with

Canada's Local Gardener December 27, 2023