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
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What is that?! 10 Neat Things about fasciation
You’re walking through the garden when you spot something truly strange: a stem that’s flat like a ribbon, or a flower with way too
Canada's Local Gardener
July 30, 2025
Thinning is winning: Why thinning seedlings leads to a stronger garden
It feels counterintuitive to plant a row of seeds, nurture them to life, and then snip off half their heads. But thinning seedlings is
Canada's Local Gardener
June 18, 2025
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 are the cheery, yellow-flowered members
Canada's Local Gardener
May 21, 2025
Stakes and trellises deserve praise: 10 Neat Things
They may not be glamorous, but stakes and trellises are the quiet champions of the garden. They hold up the heavy, guide the wayward,
Canada's Local Gardener
May 15, 2025
Pansies: more than a pretty face
Pansies are a springtime staple, charming gardeners with their cheerful blooms and rainbow colours. But behind those sweet “faces” lies a fascinating backstory full
Canada's Local Gardener
May 7, 2025
Not Two Peas in a Pod: 10 Neat Things About Peas and Sweet Peas
They’re climbers, charmers, and cool-season classics. Whether you’re growing edible peas or their fragrant cousins, sweet peas, these vining plants have a lot going
Canada's Local Gardener
May 1, 2025
A garden rooted in memory: Joan and Frank Quinn’s backyard retreat in Edmonton
By Joan Quinn This garden story appeared in the 3rd issue of Canada’s Local Gardener. As someone who grew up on a bustling farm, the
Canada's Local Gardener
March 31, 2025
Milkweed for more than monarchs: 10 neat things
Milkweed isn’t just for monarch butterflies. Native milkweed (Asclepias) is one of the most fascinating and ecologically valuable plant groups you can grow. With dramatic
Canada's Local Gardener
March 27, 2025
10 Neat Things about Kale
1. The closer the frost, the sweeter the leaf. Kale actually tastes better when harvested after frost. Even frozen stiff in the garden, it will
Canada's Local Gardener
February 17, 2025