DYC Dazzle: Meet the stars of the yellow composite world
They brighten roadsides and frustrate botanists.Nicknamed “Damned Yellow Composites” or DYCs by plant enthusiasts around 100 years ago, these
Read MoreThey brighten roadsides and frustrate botanists.Nicknamed “Damned Yellow Composites” or DYCs by plant enthusiasts around 100 years ago, these
Read MoreThey may not be glamorous, but stakes and trellises are the quiet champions of the garden. They hold up
Read MorePansies are a springtime staple, charming gardeners with their cheerful blooms and rainbow colours. But behind those sweet “faces”
Read MoreThey’re climbers, charmers, and cool-season classics. Whether you’re growing edible peas or their fragrant cousins, sweet peas, these vining
Read MoreBy Joan Quinn This garden story appeared in the 3rd issue of Canada’s Local Gardener. As someone who grew up
Read MoreMilkweed isn’t just for monarch butterflies. Native milkweed (Asclepias) is one of the most fascinating and ecologically valuable plant groups
Read MoreBy Dorothy Dobbie | Photos by Shauna Dobbie There’s something magical about a small-space garden design that maximizes every inch
Read MoreLove is in the air – and in the garden! Throughout history, plants have been associated with romance, passion, and
Read MorePlants don’t always live up to their gentle, green reputation. Some have evolved lethal mechanisms to survive, capturing prey, and
Read More1. Nectar for friends, poison for foes. The lovely scent of petunias is in the nectar, which is why pollinators
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