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Gardening advice comes from everywhere, friends, books, social media, even a bit of trial and error along the way. But not all of it holds
Shauna Dobbie
March 19, 2026
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10 neat things about invasive plants
Invasive plants are one of the most misunderstood issues in gardening. Some are undeniably attractive. Many were deliberately introduced and widely promoted. A few may
Canada's Local Gardener
February 25, 2026
Preventing Animals from Eating Your Bulbs
Squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, moles and voles are known for digging up and eating tulip bulbs and crocus corms. They will go after other flower bulbs
Shauna Dobbie
February 13, 2026
Forsythia
Forsythia, with its vibrant yellow blooms that emerge before the foliage, heralds the arrival of spring, brightening gardens even before the rest of the landscape
Shauna Dobbie
January 26, 2026
Hemlock tree
When people hear the word hemlock, they almost immediately think of poison. Many associate the name with the drink that killed Socrates for what was
Dorothy Dobbie
December 19, 2025
Ten Neat Things about Paperwhites
Have you ever brought home a bowl of paperwhites only to watch them shoot up overnight, lean toward the window and fill the
Canada's Local Gardener
November 26, 2025
10 Neat Things about plants that go bump in the night
Halloween may be about ghosts and goblins, but in the garden, the night has its own kind of magic. After sunset, plants reveal secret
Canada's Local Gardener
October 29, 2025
10 neat things about kale in winter gardens
Kale in winter gardens is a sight of quiet triumph. While most plants fade at the first frost, kale stands firm, its leaves turning
Canada's Local Gardener
October 22, 2025
Ryan Statham talks about trees and climate change
Choose audio podcast or video https://youtu.be/5zTqVCQiVF8 Season 4, Episode 2 In this episode, Shauna sits down with Ryan Statham, arborist with the Davey Tree Expert
Shauna Dobbie
August 20, 2025
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